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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.90, 365.29 and 258.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.90, 365.29 and 258.94 is: 357.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.90 : 365.29 = 258.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.90/365.29 = 258.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.90x = 365.29 × 258.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.90x = 94,588.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,588.19/264.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.07

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