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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.12, 403.17 and 258.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.12, 403.17 and 258.40 is: 388.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.12 : 403.17 = 258.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.12/403.17 = 258.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.12x = 403.17 × 258.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.12x = 104,179.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,179.13/268.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.55

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