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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.56, 620.27 and 259.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.56, 620.27 and 259.26 is: 388.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.56 : 620.27 = 259.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.56/620.27 = 259.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.56x = 620.27 × 259.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.56x = 160,811.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,811.20/413.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.85

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