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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.11, 549.59 and 258.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.11, 549.59 and 258.43 is: 356.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.11 : 549.59 = 258.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.11/549.59 = 258.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.11x = 549.59 × 258.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.11x = 142,030.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,030.54/398.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.76

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