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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.01, 592.85 and 259.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.01, 592.85 and 259.12 is: 387.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.01 : 592.85 = 259.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.01/592.85 = 259.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.01x = 592.85 × 259.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.01x = 153,618.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,618.00/396.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.91

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