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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.02, 538.36 and 259.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.02, 538.36 and 259.07 is: 357.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.02 : 538.36 = 259.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.02/538.36 = 259.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.02x = 538.36 × 259.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.02x = 139,472.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,472.93/390.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.60

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