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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.08, 396.37 and 258.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.08, 396.37 and 258.02 is: 384.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.08 : 396.37 = 258.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.08/396.37 = 258.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.08x = 396.37 × 258.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.08x = 102,271.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,271.39/266.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.36

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