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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.10, 605.52 and 259.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.10, 605.52 and 259.52 is: 388.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.10 : 605.52 = 259.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.10/605.52 = 259.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.10x = 605.52 × 259.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.10x = 157,141.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,141.52/404.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.87

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