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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.18, 549.77 and 258.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.18, 549.77 and 258.36 is: 356.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.18 : 549.77 = 258.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.18/549.77 = 258.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.18x = 549.77 × 258.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.18x = 142,037.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,037.29/398.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.72

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