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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.59, 419.25 and 259.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.59, 419.25 and 259.67 is: 358.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.59 : 419.25 = 259.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.59/419.25 = 259.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.59x = 419.25 × 259.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.59x = 108,866.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,866.65/303.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.60

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