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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.12, 398.60 and 258.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.12, 398.60 and 258.52 is: 387.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.12 : 398.60 = 258.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.12/398.60 = 258.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.12x = 398.60 × 258.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.12x = 103,046.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,046.07/266.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.22

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