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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.08, 580.62 and 258.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.08, 580.62 and 258.92 is: 388.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.08 : 580.62 = 258.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.08/580.62 = 258.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.08x = 580.62 × 258.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.08x = 150,334.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,334.13/387.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.38

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