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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.46, 592.38 and 258.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.46, 592.38 and 258.12 is: 386.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.46 : 592.38 = 258.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.46/592.38 = 258.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.46x = 592.38 × 258.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.46x = 152,905.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,905.13/395.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.65

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