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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.46, 399.64 and 258.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.46, 399.64 and 258.32 is: 356.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.46 : 399.64 = 258.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.46/399.64 = 258.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.46x = 399.64 × 258.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.46x = 103,235.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,235.09/289.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.65

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