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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.73, 619.92 and 259.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.73, 619.92 and 259.43 is: 388.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.73 : 619.92 = 259.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.73/619.92 = 259.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.73x = 619.92 × 259.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.73x = 160,822.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,822.75/413.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.71

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