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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.24, 619.14 and 259.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.24, 619.14 and 259.52 is: 388.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.24 : 619.14 = 259.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.24/619.14 = 259.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.24x = 619.14 × 259.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.24x = 160,679.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,679.21/413.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.83

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