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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.18, 594.71 and 259.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.18, 594.71 and 259.89 is: 389.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.18 : 594.71 = 259.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.18/594.71 = 259.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.18x = 594.71 × 259.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.18x = 154,554.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,554.91/397.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.13

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