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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.62, 371.07 and 258.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.62, 371.07 and 258.63 is: 357.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.62 : 371.07 = 258.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.62/371.07 = 258.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.62x = 371.07 × 258.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.62x = 95,969.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,969.83/268.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.27

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