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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.64, 592.74 and 258.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.64, 592.74 and 258.24 is: 386.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.64 : 592.74 = 258.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.64/592.74 = 258.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.64x = 592.74 × 258.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.64x = 153,069.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,069.18/395.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.89

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