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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.60, 605.96 and 259.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.60, 605.96 and 259.88 is: 389.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.60 : 605.96 = 259.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.60/605.96 = 259.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.60x = 605.96 × 259.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.60x = 157,476.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,476.88/404.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.22

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