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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.16, 619.32 and 259.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.16, 619.32 and 259.19 is: 388.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.16 : 619.32 = 259.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.16/619.32 = 259.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.16x = 619.32 × 259.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.16x = 160,520.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,520.74/413.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.52

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