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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.50, 583.58 and 259.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.50, 583.58 and 259.42 is: 388.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.50 : 583.58 = 259.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.50/583.58 = 259.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.50x = 583.58 × 259.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.50x = 151,392.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,392.32/389.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.68

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