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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.25, 579.65 and 258.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.25, 579.65 and 258.27 is: 387.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.25 : 579.65 = 258.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.25/579.65 = 258.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.25x = 579.65 × 258.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.25x = 149,704.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,704.91/386.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.59

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