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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.08, 531.84 and 259.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.08, 531.84 and 259.04 is: 389.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.08 : 531.84 = 259.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.08/531.84 = 259.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.08x = 531.84 × 259.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.08x = 137,767.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,767.83/354.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.09

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