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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.92, 537.90 and 258.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.92, 537.90 and 258.76 is: 356.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.92 : 537.90 = 258.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.92/537.90 = 258.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.92x = 537.90 × 258.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.92x = 139,187.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,187.00/389.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.96

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