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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.06, 365.94 and 258.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.06, 365.94 and 258.37 is: 355.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.06 : 365.94 = 258.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.06/365.94 = 258.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.06x = 365.94 × 258.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.06x = 94,547.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,547.92/266.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.36

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