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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.04, 591.84 and 258.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.04, 591.84 and 258.36 is: 387.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.04 : 591.84 = 258.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.04/591.84 = 258.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.04x = 591.84 × 258.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.04x = 152,907.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,907.78/395.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.07

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