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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.40, 389.41 and 246.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.40, 389.41 and 246.65 is: 370.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.40 : 389.41 = 246.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.40/389.41 = 246.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.40x = 389.41 × 246.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.40x = 96,045.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,045.41/259.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.26

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