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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.92, 533.16 and 259.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.92, 533.16 and 259.44 is: 388.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.92 : 533.16 = 259.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.92/533.16 = 259.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.92x = 533.16 × 259.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.92x = 138,323.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,323.03/355.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.64

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