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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.54, 537.60 and 258.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.54, 537.60 and 258.83 is: 357.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.54 : 537.60 = 258.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.54/537.60 = 258.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.54x = 537.60 × 258.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.54x = 139,144.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,144.32/389.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.21

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