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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.71, 533.52 and 259.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.71, 533.52 and 259.00 is: 357.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.71 : 533.52 = 259.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.71/533.52 = 259.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.71x = 533.52 × 259.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.71x = 138,180.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,180.35/386.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.33

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