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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.88, 396.87 and 258.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.88, 396.87 and 258.51 is: 387.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.88 : 396.87 = 258.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.88/396.87 = 258.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.88x = 396.87 × 258.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.88x = 102,594.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,594.86/264.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.33

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