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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.95, 593.93 and 259.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.95, 593.93 and 259.86 is: 389.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.95 : 593.93 = 259.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.95/593.93 = 259.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.95x = 593.93 × 259.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.95x = 154,336.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,336.52/395.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.79

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