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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389, 583.52 and 259.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389, 583.52 and 259.84 is: 389.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389 : 583.52 = 259.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389/583.52 = 259.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389x = 583.52 × 259.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389x = 151,621.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,621.84/389
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.77

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