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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.70, 550.01 and 258.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.70, 550.01 and 258.65 is: 356.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.70 : 550.01 = 258.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.70/550.01 = 258.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.70x = 550.01 × 258.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.70x = 142,256.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,256.04/398.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.80

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