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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.91, 582 and 258.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.91, 582 and 258.43 is: 387.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.91 : 582 = 258.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.91/582 = 258.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.91x = 582 × 258.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.91x = 150,406.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,406.26/387.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.73

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