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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.39, 393.72 and 257.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.39, 393.72 and 257.57 is: 383.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.39 : 393.72 = 257.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.39/393.72 = 257.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.39x = 393.72 × 257.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.39x = 101,408.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,408.49/264.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.56

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