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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.92, 536.94 and 258.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.92, 536.94 and 258.04 is: 356.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.92 : 536.94 = 258.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.92/536.94 = 258.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.92x = 536.94 × 258.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.92x = 138,552.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,552.00/388.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.25

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