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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.56, 395.43 and 258.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.56, 395.43 and 258.68 is: 385.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.56 : 395.43 = 258.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.56/395.43 = 258.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.56x = 395.43 × 258.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.56x = 102,289.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,289.83/265.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.19

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