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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.06, 370.42 and 258.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.06, 370.42 and 258.94 is: 357.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.06 : 370.42 = 258.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.06/370.42 = 258.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.06x = 370.42 × 258.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.06x = 95,916.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,916.55/268.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.82

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