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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.18, 536.98 and 258.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.18, 536.98 and 258.12 is: 356.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.18 : 536.98 = 258.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.18/536.98 = 258.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.18x = 536.98 × 258.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.18x = 138,605.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,605.28/389.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.15

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