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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.92, 538.26 and 259.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.92, 538.26 and 259.04 is: 357.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.92 : 538.26 = 259.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.92/538.26 = 259.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.92x = 538.26 × 259.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.92x = 139,430.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,430.87/389.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.59

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