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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.08, 368.91 and 258.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.08, 368.91 and 258.57 is: 357.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.08 : 368.91 = 258.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.08/368.91 = 258.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.08x = 368.91 × 258.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.08x = 95,389.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,389.06/267.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.16

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