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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.56, 458.34 and 259.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.56, 458.34 and 259.59 is: 389.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.56 : 458.34 = 259.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.56/458.34 = 259.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.56x = 458.34 × 259.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.56x = 118,980.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,980.48/305.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.39

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