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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.25, 594.95 and 259.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.25, 594.95 and 259.96 is: 389.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.25 : 594.95 = 259.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.25/594.95 = 259.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.25x = 594.95 × 259.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.25x = 154,662.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,662.36/397.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.33

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