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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.71, 537.94 and 258.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.71, 537.94 and 258.76 is: 357.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.71 : 537.94 = 258.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.71/537.94 = 258.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.71x = 537.94 × 258.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.71x = 139,197.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,197.35/389.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.18

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