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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.18, 799.98 and 259.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.18, 799.98 and 259.39 is: 388.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.18 : 799.98 = 259.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.18/799.98 = 259.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.18x = 799.98 × 259.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.18x = 207,506.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,506.81/534.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.46

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