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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.22, 988.80 and 258.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.22, 988.80 and 258.58 is: 387.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.22 : 988.80 = 258.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.22/988.80 = 258.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.22x = 988.80 × 258.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.22x = 255,683.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,683.90/659.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.86

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