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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.70, 583.82 and 259.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.70, 583.82 and 259.30 is: 388.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.70 : 583.82 = 259.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.70/583.82 = 259.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.70x = 583.82 × 259.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.70x = 151,384.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,384.53/389.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.46

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