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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.60, 398.34 and 259.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.60, 398.34 and 259.44 is: 358.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.60 : 398.34 = 259.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.60/398.34 = 259.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.60x = 398.34 × 259.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.60x = 103,345.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,345.33/288.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.09

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