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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.62, 402.44 and 258.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.62, 402.44 and 258.62 is: 387.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.62 : 402.44 = 258.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.62/402.44 = 258.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.62x = 402.44 × 258.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.62x = 104,079.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,079.03/268.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.46

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