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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.44, 619.96 and 259.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.44, 619.96 and 259.36 is: 388.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.44 : 619.96 = 259.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.44/619.96 = 259.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.44x = 619.96 × 259.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.44x = 160,792.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,792.83/413.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.91

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