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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.52, 586.67 and 259.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.52, 586.67 and 259.70 is: 389.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.52 : 586.67 = 259.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.52/586.67 = 259.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.52x = 586.67 × 259.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.52x = 152,353.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,353.97/391.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.14

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