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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.34, 579.60 and 258

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.34, 579.60 and 258 is: 387.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.34 : 579.60 = 258 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.34/579.60 = 258/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.34x = 579.60 × 258
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.34x = 149,536.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,536.80/386.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.06

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