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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.88, 604.56 and 259.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.88, 604.56 and 259.70 is: 388.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.88 : 604.56 = 259.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.88/604.56 = 259.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.88x = 604.56 × 259.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.88x = 157,004.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,004.23/403.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.74

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