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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.68, 390.23 and 258.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.68, 390.23 and 258.26 is: 388.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.68 : 390.23 = 258.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.68/390.23 = 258.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.68x = 390.23 × 258.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.68x = 100,780.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,780.80/259.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.10

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