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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.40, 372.35 and 258.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.40, 372.35 and 258.68 is: 358.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.40 : 372.35 = 258.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.40/372.35 = 258.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.40x = 372.35 × 258.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.40x = 96,316.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,316.34/268.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.86

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