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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.80, 539.33 and 259.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.80, 539.33 and 259.72 is: 358.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.80 : 539.33 = 259.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.80/539.33 = 259.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.80x = 539.33 × 259.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.80x = 140,074.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,074.79/390.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.43

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