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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.84, 550.19 and 259.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.84, 550.19 and 259.09 is: 357.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.84 : 550.19 = 259.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.84/550.19 = 259.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.84x = 550.19 × 259.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.84x = 142,548.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,548.00/398.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.41

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