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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.75, 583.88 and 259.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.75, 583.88 and 259.35 is: 388.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.75 : 583.88 = 259.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.75/583.88 = 259.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.75x = 583.88 × 259.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.75x = 151,427.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,427.98/389.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.53

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