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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.89, 540.35 and 259.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.89, 540.35 and 259.22 is: 357.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.89 : 540.35 = 259.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.89/540.35 = 259.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.89x = 540.35 × 259.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.89x = 140,065.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,065.53/391.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.41

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