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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.98, 593.98 and 259.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.98, 593.98 and 259.89 is: 389.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.98 : 593.98 = 259.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.98/593.98 = 259.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.98x = 593.98 × 259.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.98x = 154,368.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,368.16/395.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.84

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