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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.07, 592.62 and 258.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.07, 592.62 and 258.98 is: 388.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.07 : 592.62 = 258.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.07/592.62 = 258.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.07x = 592.62 × 258.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.07x = 153,473.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,473.76/395.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.47

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