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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.32, 538.12 and 259.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.32, 538.12 and 259.28 is: 357.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.32 : 538.12 = 259.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.32/538.12 = 259.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.32x = 538.12 × 259.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.32x = 139,523.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,523.75/390.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.46

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