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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.65, 580.93 and 259.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.65, 580.93 and 259.13 is: 388.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.65 : 580.93 = 259.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.65/580.93 = 259.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.65x = 580.93 × 259.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.65x = 150,532.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,532.84/387.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.33

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