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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.37, 582.75 and 258.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.37, 582.75 and 258.46 is: 387.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.37 : 582.75 = 258.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.37/582.75 = 258.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.37x = 582.75 × 258.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.37x = 150,617.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,617.57/388.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.82

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