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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.82, 605.74 and 259.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.82, 605.74 and 259.64 is: 389.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.82 : 605.74 = 259.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.82/605.74 = 259.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.82x = 605.74 × 259.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.82x = 157,274.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,274.33/403.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.47

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