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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.56, 605.40 and 259.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.56, 605.40 and 259.56 is: 389.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.56 : 605.40 = 259.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.56/605.40 = 259.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.56x = 605.40 × 259.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.56x = 157,137.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,137.62/403.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.38

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