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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.35, 538.43 and 259.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.35, 538.43 and 259.13 is: 357.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.35 : 538.43 = 259.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.35/538.43 = 259.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.35x = 538.43 × 259.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.35x = 139,519.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,519.38/390.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.43

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