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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.89, 582.66 and 258.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.89, 582.66 and 258.69 is: 387.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.89 : 582.66 = 258.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.89/582.66 = 258.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.89x = 582.66 × 258.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.89x = 150,728.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,728.32/388.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.59

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