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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.48, 581.94 and 259.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.48, 581.94 and 259.32 is: 389.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.48 : 581.94 = 259.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.48/581.94 = 259.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.48x = 581.94 × 259.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.48x = 150,908.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,908.68/387.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.46

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