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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.94, 582.65 and 258.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.94, 582.65 and 258.55 is: 387.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.94 : 582.65 = 258.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.94/582.65 = 258.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.94x = 582.65 × 258.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.94x = 150,644.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,644.16/388.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.32

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