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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.07, 388.60 and 246.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.07, 388.60 and 246.61 is: 369.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.07 : 388.60 = 246.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.07/388.60 = 246.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.07x = 388.60 × 246.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.07x = 95,832.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,832.65/259.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.91

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