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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.42, 607.86 and 261.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.42, 607.86 and 261.05 is: 392.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.42 : 607.86 = 261.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.42/607.86 = 261.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.42x = 607.86 × 261.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.42x = 158,678.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,678.81/404.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.37

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