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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.28, 548.82 and 258.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.28, 548.82 and 258.24 is: 355.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.28 : 548.82 = 258.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.28/548.82 = 258.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.28x = 548.82 × 258.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.28x = 141,727.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,727.28/398.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.85

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