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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.98, 594.30 and 259.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.98, 594.30 and 259.58 is: 388.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.98 : 594.30 = 259.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.98/594.30 = 259.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.98x = 594.30 × 259.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.98x = 154,268.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,268.39/396.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.60

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