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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.20, 537.16 and 258

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.20, 537.16 and 258 is: 356.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.20 : 537.16 = 258 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.20/537.16 = 258/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.20x = 537.16 × 258
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.20x = 138,587.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,587.28/389.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.08

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