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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.91, 582.53 and 258.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.91, 582.53 and 258.97 is: 387.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.91 : 582.53 = 258.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.91/582.53 = 258.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.91x = 582.53 × 258.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.91x = 150,857.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,857.79/388.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.90

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