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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.68, 605.31 and 259.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.68, 605.31 and 259.50 is: 389.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.68 : 605.31 = 259.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.68/605.31 = 259.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.68x = 605.31 × 259.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.68x = 157,077.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,077.95/403.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.12

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