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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.36, 620.18 and 259.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.36, 620.18 and 259.10 is: 388.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.36 : 620.18 = 259.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.36/620.18 = 259.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.36x = 620.18 × 259.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.36x = 160,688.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,688.64/413.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.74

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