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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.30, 605.72 and 260.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.30, 605.72 and 260.30 is: 389.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.30 : 605.72 = 260.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.30/605.72 = 260.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.30x = 605.72 × 260.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.30x = 157,668.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,668.92/404.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.98

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