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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.84, 593.64 and 259.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.84, 593.64 and 259.38 is: 388.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.84 : 593.64 = 259.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.84/593.64 = 259.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.84x = 593.64 × 259.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.84x = 153,978.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,978.34/396.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.01

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