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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.43, 538.82 and 259.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.43, 538.82 and 259.35 is: 357.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.43 : 538.82 = 259.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.43/538.82 = 259.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.43x = 538.82 × 259.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.43x = 139,742.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,742.97/390.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.92

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