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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.84, 594.06 and 259.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.84, 594.06 and 259.16 is: 388.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.84 : 594.06 = 259.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.84/594.06 = 259.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.84x = 594.06 × 259.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.84x = 153,953.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,953.62/395.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.93

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