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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.72, 539.13 and 259.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.72, 539.13 and 259.50 is: 358.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.72 : 539.13 = 259.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.72/539.13 = 259.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.72x = 539.13 × 259.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.72x = 139,904.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,904.24/390.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.07

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