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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.52, 603.72 and 259.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.52, 603.72 and 259.24 is: 388.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.52 : 603.72 = 259.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.52/603.72 = 259.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.52x = 603.72 × 259.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.52x = 156,508.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,508.37/402.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.82

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