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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.92, 583.44 and 259.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.92, 583.44 and 259.20 is: 388.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.92 : 583.44 = 259.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.92/583.44 = 259.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.92x = 583.44 × 259.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.92x = 151,227.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,227.65/388.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.84

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