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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.34, 538.68 and 259.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.34, 538.68 and 259.38 is: 357.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.34 : 538.68 = 259.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.34/538.68 = 259.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.34x = 538.68 × 259.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.34x = 139,722.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,722.82/390.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.95

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