Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.16, 583.47 and 259.20
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 389.16, 583.47 and 259.20 is: 388.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
389.16 : 583.47 = 259.20 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
389.16/583.47 = 259.20/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
389.16x = 583.47 × 259.20 - Step 4: Simplify right side
389.16x = 151,235.42 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 151,235.42/389.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 388.62
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