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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.32, 397.95 and 258.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.32, 397.95 and 258.03 is: 387.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.32 : 397.95 = 258.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.32/397.95 = 258.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.32x = 397.95 × 258.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.32x = 102,683.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,683.04/265.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.02

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