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