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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.47, 594.71 and 259.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.47, 594.71 and 259.58 is: 389.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.47 : 594.71 = 259.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.47/594.71 = 259.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.47x = 594.71 × 259.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.47x = 154,374.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,374.82/396.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.37

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