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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.58, 397.12 and 258.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.58, 397.12 and 258.52 is: 385.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.58 : 397.12 = 258.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.58/397.12 = 258.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.58x = 397.12 × 258.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.58x = 102,662.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,662.17/266.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.11

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