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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.60, 580.38 and 258.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.60, 580.38 and 258.92 is: 388.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.60 : 580.38 = 258.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.60/580.38 = 258.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.60x = 580.38 × 258.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.60x = 150,271.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,271.99/386.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.70

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