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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.76, 539.40 and 259.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.76, 539.40 and 259.84 is: 358.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.76 : 539.40 = 259.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.76/539.40 = 259.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.76x = 539.40 × 259.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.76x = 140,157.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,157.70/390.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.68

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