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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.22, 582.66 and 258.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.22, 582.66 and 258.72 is: 387.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.22 : 582.66 = 258.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.22/582.66 = 258.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.22x = 582.66 × 258.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.22x = 150,745.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,745.80/389.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.30

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