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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.12, 397.34 and 258.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.12, 397.34 and 258.72 is: 387.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.12 : 397.34 = 258.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.12/397.34 = 258.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.12x = 397.34 × 258.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.12x = 102,799.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,799.80/265.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.75

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