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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.68, 538.62 and 259.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.68, 538.62 and 259.64 is: 357.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.68 : 538.62 = 259.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.68/538.62 = 259.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.68x = 538.62 × 259.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.68x = 139,847.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,847.30/390.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.96

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