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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.68, 582.78 and 258.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.68, 582.78 and 258.54 is: 387.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.68 : 582.78 = 258.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.68/582.78 = 258.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.68x = 582.78 × 258.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.68x = 150,671.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,671.94/388.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.65

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