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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.93, 539.30 and 259.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.93, 539.30 and 259.71 is: 358.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.93 : 539.30 = 259.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.93/539.30 = 259.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.93x = 539.30 × 259.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.93x = 140,057.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,057.61/390.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.27

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