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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.92, 539.37 and 258.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.92, 539.37 and 258.12 is: 356.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.92 : 539.37 = 258.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.92/539.37 = 258.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.92x = 539.37 × 258.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.92x = 139,222.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,222.18/390.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.14

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