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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.68, 593.96 and 259.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.68, 593.96 and 259.39 is: 388.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.68 : 593.96 = 259.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.68/593.96 = 259.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.68x = 593.96 × 259.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.68x = 154,063.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,063.02/396.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.38

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