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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.76, 585.08 and 259.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.76, 585.08 and 259.80 is: 389.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.76 : 585.08 = 259.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.76/585.08 = 259.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.76x = 585.08 × 259.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.76x = 152,003.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,003.78/389.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.99

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