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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.29, 582.33 and 258.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.29, 582.33 and 258.07 is: 386.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.29 : 582.33 = 258.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.29/582.33 = 258.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.29x = 582.33 × 258.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.29x = 150,278.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,278.99/389.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.04

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