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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.65, 607.24 and 260.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.65, 607.24 and 260.47 is: 390.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.65 : 607.24 = 260.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.65/607.24 = 260.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.65x = 607.24 × 260.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.65x = 158,167.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,167.80/404.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.88

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