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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.70, 619.93 and 259.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.70, 619.93 and 259.24 is: 388.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.70 : 619.93 = 259.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.70/619.93 = 259.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.70x = 619.93 × 259.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.70x = 160,710.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,710.65/413.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.47

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