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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.48, 592.76 and 258.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.48, 592.76 and 258.29 is: 387.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.48 : 592.76 = 258.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.48/592.76 = 258.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.48x = 592.76 × 258.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.48x = 153,101.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,101.02/395.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.13

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