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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.12, 546.42 and 258.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.12, 546.42 and 258.12 is: 356.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.12 : 546.42 = 258.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.12/546.42 = 258.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.12x = 546.42 × 258.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.12x = 141,041.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,041.93/396.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.06

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