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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.42, 592.76 and 258.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.42, 592.76 and 258.50 is: 387.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.42 : 592.76 = 258.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.42/592.76 = 258.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.42x = 592.76 × 258.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.42x = 153,228.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,228.46/395.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.51

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