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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.53, 389.30 and 246.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.53, 389.30 and 246.56 is: 369.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.53 : 389.30 = 246.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.53/389.30 = 246.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.53x = 389.30 × 246.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.53x = 95,983.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,983.25/259.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.83

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