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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.36, 549.48 and 258.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.36, 549.48 and 258.44 is: 356.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.36 : 549.48 = 258.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.36/549.48 = 258.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.36x = 549.48 × 258.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.36x = 142,007.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,007.61/398.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.48

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