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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.42, 537.21 and 258.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.42, 537.21 and 258.26 is: 356.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.42 : 537.21 = 258.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.42/537.21 = 258.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.42x = 537.21 × 258.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.42x = 138,739.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,739.85/389.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.27

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