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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.09, 536.76 and 258.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.09, 536.76 and 258.18 is: 356.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.09 : 536.76 = 258.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.09/536.76 = 258.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.09x = 536.76 × 258.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.09x = 138,580.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,580.70/389.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.17

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