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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.47, 591.99 and 258.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.47, 591.99 and 258.22 is: 386.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.47 : 591.99 = 258.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.47/591.99 = 258.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.47x = 591.99 × 258.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.47x = 152,860.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,860.89/395.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.53

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