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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.69, 539.19 and 259.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.69, 539.19 and 259.74 is: 358.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.69 : 539.19 = 259.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.69/539.19 = 259.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.69x = 539.19 × 259.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.69x = 140,049.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,049.21/390.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.47

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