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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.69, 595.23 and 259.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.69, 595.23 and 259.71 is: 389.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.69 : 595.23 = 259.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.69/595.23 = 259.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.69x = 595.23 × 259.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.69x = 154,587.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,587.18/396.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.69

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