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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.33, 592.69 and 257.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.33, 592.69 and 257.96 is: 386.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.33 : 592.69 = 257.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.33/592.69 = 257.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.33x = 592.69 × 257.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.33x = 152,886.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,886.06/395.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.73

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