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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.75, 593.62 and 259.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.75, 593.62 and 259.65 is: 389.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.75 : 593.62 = 259.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.75/593.62 = 259.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.75x = 593.62 × 259.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.75x = 154,135.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,135.98/395.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.48

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