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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.36, 549.46 and 258.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.36, 549.46 and 258.48 is: 356.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.36 : 549.46 = 258.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.36/549.46 = 258.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.36x = 549.46 × 258.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.36x = 142,024.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,024.42/398.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.52

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