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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.06, 583.94 and 259.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.06, 583.94 and 259.61 is: 388.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.06 : 583.94 = 259.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.06/583.94 = 259.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.06x = 583.94 × 259.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.06x = 151,596.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,596.83/390.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.65

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