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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.16, 582.53 and 259.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.16, 582.53 and 259.27 is: 388.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.16 : 582.53 = 259.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.16/582.53 = 259.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.16x = 582.53 × 259.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.16x = 151,029.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,029.80/389.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.09

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