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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.08, 596.07 and 259.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.08, 596.07 and 259.83 is: 390.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.08 : 596.07 = 259.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.08/596.07 = 259.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.08x = 596.07 × 259.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.08x = 154,876.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,876.87/397.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.04

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