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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.59, 446.92 and 259.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.59, 446.92 and 259.34 is: 389.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.59 : 446.92 = 259.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.59/446.92 = 259.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.59x = 446.92 × 259.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.59x = 115,901.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,901.35/297.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.47

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