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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.40, 403.20 and 258.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.40, 403.20 and 258.20 is: 387.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.40 : 403.20 = 258.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.40/403.20 = 258.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.40x = 403.20 × 258.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.40x = 104,106.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,106.24/268.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.88

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