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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.66, 583.80 and 259.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.66, 583.80 and 259.58 is: 388.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.66 : 583.80 = 259.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.66/583.80 = 259.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.66x = 583.80 × 259.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.66x = 151,542.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,542.80/389.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.91

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