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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.16, 618.88 and 259.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.16, 618.88 and 259.16 is: 388.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.16 : 618.88 = 259.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.16/618.88 = 259.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.16x = 618.88 × 259.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.16x = 160,388.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,388.94/413.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.20

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