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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.20, 538.54 and 259

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.20, 538.54 and 259 is: 357.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.20 : 538.54 = 259 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.20/538.54 = 259/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.20x = 538.54 × 259
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.20x = 139,481.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,481.86/390.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.46

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