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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.24, 591.78 and 257.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.24, 591.78 and 257.96 is: 386.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.24 : 591.78 = 257.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.24/591.78 = 257.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.24x = 591.78 × 257.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.24x = 152,655.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,655.57/395.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.24

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