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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.06, 413.82 and 259.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.06, 413.82 and 259.02 is: 357.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.06 : 413.82 = 259.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.06/413.82 = 259.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.06x = 413.82 × 259.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.06x = 107,187.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,187.66/300.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.22

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