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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.28, 591.72 and 258.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.28, 591.72 and 258.03 is: 386.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.28 : 591.72 = 258.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.28/591.72 = 258.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.28x = 591.72 × 258.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.28x = 152,681.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,681.51/395.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.26

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