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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.19, 581.99 and 258.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.19, 581.99 and 258.19 is: 387.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.19 : 581.99 = 258.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.19/581.99 = 258.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.19x = 581.99 × 258.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.19x = 150,261.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,261.25/388.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.08

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