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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.86, 539.19 and 258.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.86, 539.19 and 258.21 is: 356.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.86 : 539.19 = 258.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.86/539.19 = 258.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.86x = 539.19 × 258.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.86x = 139,224.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,224.25/390.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.20

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