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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.97, 592.46 and 258.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.97, 592.46 and 258.08 is: 387.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.97 : 592.46 = 258.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.97/592.46 = 258.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.97x = 592.46 × 258.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.97x = 152,900.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,900.79/394.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.12

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