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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.30, 364 and 258.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.30, 364 and 258.63 is: 356.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.30 : 364 = 258.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.30/364 = 258.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.30x = 364 × 258.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.30x = 94,141.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,141.32/264.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.19

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