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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.77, 548.97 and 258.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.77, 548.97 and 258.04 is: 356.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.77 : 548.97 = 258.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.77/548.97 = 258.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.77x = 548.97 × 258.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.77x = 141,656.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,656.22/397.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.13

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