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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.07, 594.58 and 259.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.07, 594.58 and 259.71 is: 388.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.07 : 594.58 = 259.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.07/594.58 = 259.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.07x = 594.58 × 259.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.07x = 154,417.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,417.72/397.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.90

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