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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.09, 582.33 and 258.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.09, 582.33 and 258.17 is: 387.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.09 : 582.33 = 258.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.09/582.33 = 258.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.09x = 582.33 × 258.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.09x = 150,341.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,341.03/388.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.39

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