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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.64, 582.96 and 258.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.64, 582.96 and 258.50 is: 387.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.64 : 582.96 = 258.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.64/582.96 = 258.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.64x = 582.96 × 258.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.64x = 150,695.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,695.16/388.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.75

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