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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.16 : 583.47 = 259.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.16/583.47 = 259.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.16x = 583.47 × 259.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.16x = 151,235.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,235.42/389.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.62

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