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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.79, 541.83 and 258.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.79, 541.83 and 258.10 is: 356.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.79 : 541.83 = 258.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.79/541.83 = 258.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.79x = 541.83 × 258.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.79x = 139,846.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,846.32/392.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.03

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