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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.14, 537.26 and 258.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.14, 537.26 and 258.37 is: 356.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.14 : 537.26 = 258.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.14/537.26 = 258.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.14x = 537.26 × 258.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.14x = 138,810.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,810.57/389.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.71

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