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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.22, 581.11 and 258.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.22, 581.11 and 258.21 is: 386.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.22 : 581.11 = 258.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.22/581.11 = 258.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.22x = 581.11 × 258.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.22x = 150,047.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,047.77/388.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.51

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