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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.06, 537.16 and 258.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.06, 537.16 and 258.29 is: 356.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.06 : 537.16 = 258.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.06/537.16 = 258.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.06x = 537.16 × 258.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.06x = 138,743.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,743.06/389.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.61

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