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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.89, 592.72 and 258.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.89, 592.72 and 258.59 is: 387.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.89 : 592.72 = 258.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.89/592.72 = 258.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.89x = 592.72 × 258.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.89x = 153,272.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,272.30/395.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.16

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