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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.82, 396.54 and 258.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.82, 396.54 and 258.15 is: 388.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.82 : 396.54 = 258.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.82/396.54 = 258.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.82x = 396.54 × 258.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.82x = 102,366.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,366.80/263.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.02

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