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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.98, 580.47 and 259.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.98, 580.47 and 259.54 is: 389.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.98 : 580.47 = 259.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.98/580.47 = 259.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.98x = 580.47 × 259.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.98x = 150,655.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,655.18/386.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.31

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