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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.12, 580.72 and 258.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.12, 580.72 and 258.56 is: 387.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.12 : 580.72 = 258.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.12/580.72 = 258.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.12x = 580.72 × 258.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.12x = 150,150.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,150.96/387.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.87

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