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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.06, 582.34 and 258.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.06, 582.34 and 258.12 is: 387.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.06 : 582.34 = 258.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.06/582.34 = 258.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.06x = 582.34 × 258.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.06x = 150,313.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,313.60/388.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.35

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