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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.96, 608.62 and 259.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.96, 608.62 and 259.56 is: 389.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.96 : 608.62 = 259.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.96/608.62 = 259.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.96x = 608.62 × 259.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.96x = 157,973.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,973.41/405.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.14

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