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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.30, 591.93 and 257.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.30, 591.93 and 257.94 is: 386.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.30 : 591.93 = 257.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.30/591.93 = 257.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.30x = 591.93 × 257.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.30x = 152,682.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,682.42/395.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.25

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