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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.31, 582.62 and 258.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.31, 582.62 and 258.48 is: 387.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.31 : 582.62 = 258.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.31/582.62 = 258.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.31x = 582.62 × 258.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.31x = 150,594.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,594.33/388.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.82

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