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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.60, 402.46 and 258.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.60, 402.46 and 258.60 is: 387.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.60 : 402.46 = 258.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.60/402.46 = 258.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.60x = 402.46 × 258.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.60x = 104,076.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,076.16/268.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.48

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