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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.75, 621.65 and 259.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.75, 621.65 and 259.99 is: 390.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.75 : 621.65 = 259.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.75/621.65 = 259.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.75x = 621.65 × 259.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.75x = 161,621.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,621.88/413.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.62

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