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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.58, 584.12 and 259.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.58, 584.12 and 259.44 is: 388.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.58 : 584.12 = 259.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.58/584.12 = 259.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.58x = 584.12 × 259.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.58x = 151,544.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,544.09/389.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.99

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