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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.78, 593.94 and 259.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.78, 593.94 and 259.54 is: 388.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.78 : 593.94 = 259.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.78/593.94 = 259.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.78x = 593.94 × 259.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.78x = 154,151.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,151.19/396.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.51

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