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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.99, 594.63 and 260.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.99, 594.63 and 260.10 is: 389.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.99 : 594.63 = 260.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.99/594.63 = 260.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.99x = 594.63 × 260.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.99x = 154,663.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,663.26/396.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.59

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