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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.39, 369.05 and 258.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.39, 369.05 and 258.39 is: 356.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.39 : 369.05 = 258.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.39/369.05 = 258.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.39x = 369.05 × 258.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.39x = 95,357.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,357.54/267.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.62

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