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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.84, 538.98 and 259.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.84, 538.98 and 259.86 is: 358.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.84 : 538.98 = 259.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.84/538.98 = 259.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.84x = 538.98 × 259.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.84x = 140,059.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,059.34/390.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.35

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