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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.06, 583.81 and 259.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.06, 583.81 and 259.12 is: 388.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.06 : 583.81 = 259.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.06/583.81 = 259.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.06x = 583.81 × 259.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.06x = 151,274.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,274.09/389.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.82

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