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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.03, 538.21 and 259.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.03, 538.21 and 259.27 is: 357.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.03 : 538.21 = 259.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.03/538.21 = 259.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.03x = 538.21 × 259.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.03x = 139,541.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,541.71/390.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.77

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