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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.82, 536.76 and 258.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.82, 536.76 and 258.04 is: 356.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.82 : 536.76 = 258.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.82/536.76 = 258.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.82x = 536.76 × 258.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.82x = 138,505.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,505.55/388.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.22

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