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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.70, 593.55 and 259.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.70, 593.55 and 259.61 is: 389.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.70 : 593.55 = 259.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.70/593.55 = 259.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.70x = 593.55 × 259.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.70x = 154,090.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,090.95/395.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.41

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