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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.39, 401.36 and 258.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.39, 401.36 and 258.21 is: 387.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.39 : 401.36 = 258.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.39/401.36 = 258.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.39x = 401.36 × 258.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.39x = 103,633.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,633.87/267.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.58

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