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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.51, 619.04 and 259.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.51, 619.04 and 259.00 is: 387.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.51 : 619.04 = 259.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.51/619.04 = 259.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.51x = 619.04 × 259.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.51x = 160,330.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,330.46/413.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.74

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