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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.32, 583.76 and 259.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.32, 583.76 and 259.25 is: 388.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.32 : 583.76 = 259.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.32/583.76 = 259.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.32x = 583.76 × 259.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.32x = 151,337.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,337.51/389.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.73

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