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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.34, 537.18 and 258.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.34, 537.18 and 258.54 is: 356.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.34 : 537.18 = 258.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.34/537.18 = 258.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.34x = 537.18 × 258.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.34x = 138,882.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,882.52/389.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.71

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