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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.17, 537.01 and 258.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.17, 537.01 and 258.22 is: 356.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.17 : 537.01 = 258.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.17/537.01 = 258.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.17x = 537.01 × 258.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.17x = 138,666.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,666.72/389.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.31

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