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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.16, 539.19 and 259.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.16, 539.19 and 259.94 is: 358.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.16 : 539.19 = 259.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.16/539.19 = 259.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.16x = 539.19 × 259.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.16x = 140,158.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,158.40/391.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.31

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