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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.54, 396.33 and 258.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.54, 396.33 and 258.78 is: 387.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.54 : 396.33 = 258.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.54/396.33 = 258.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.54x = 396.33 × 258.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.54x = 102,562.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,562.28/264.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.70

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