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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.44, 537.36 and 258.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.44, 537.36 and 258.40 is: 356.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.44 : 537.36 = 258.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.44/537.36 = 258.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.44x = 537.36 × 258.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.44x = 138,853.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,853.82/389.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.55

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