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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.70, 538.59 and 259.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.70, 538.59 and 259.48 is: 357.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.70 : 538.59 = 259.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.70/538.59 = 259.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.70x = 538.59 × 259.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.70x = 139,753.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,753.33/390.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.70

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