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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.05, 549.63 and 258.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.05, 549.63 and 258.11 is: 356.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.05 : 549.63 = 258.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.05/549.63 = 258.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.05x = 549.63 × 258.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.05x = 141,864.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,864.86/398.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.40

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