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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.66, 393.45 and 259.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.66, 393.45 and 259.42 is: 388.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.66 : 393.45 = 259.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.66/393.45 = 259.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.66x = 393.45 × 259.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.66x = 102,066.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,066.84/262.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.59

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