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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.32, 549.56 and 258.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.32, 549.56 and 258.44 is: 356.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.32 : 549.56 = 258.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.32/549.56 = 258.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.32x = 549.56 × 258.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.32x = 142,028.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,028.29/398.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.57

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