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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.08, 538.62 and 259.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.08, 538.62 and 259.22 is: 357.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.08 : 538.62 = 259.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.08/538.62 = 259.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.08x = 538.62 × 259.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.08x = 139,621.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,621.08/390.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.93

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