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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.98, 593.51 and 258.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.98, 593.51 and 258.78 is: 387.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.98 : 593.51 = 258.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.98/593.51 = 258.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.98x = 593.51 × 258.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.98x = 153,588.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,588.52/395.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.87

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