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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.67, 597.02 and 259.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.67, 597.02 and 259.07 is: 388.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.67 : 597.02 = 259.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.67/597.02 = 259.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.67x = 597.02 × 259.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.67x = 154,665.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,665.69/397.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.93

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