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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.66, 537.99 and 259.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.66, 537.99 and 259.04 is: 357.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.66 : 537.99 = 259.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.66/537.99 = 259.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.66x = 537.99 × 259.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.66x = 139,360.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,360.93/389.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.65

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