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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.68, 394.89 and 258.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.68, 394.89 and 258.82 is: 387.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.68 : 394.89 = 258.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.68/394.89 = 258.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.68x = 394.89 × 258.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.68x = 102,205.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,205.43/263.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.61

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