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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.93, 607.39 and 260.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.93, 607.39 and 260.75 is: 391.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.93 : 607.39 = 260.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.93/607.39 = 260.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.93x = 607.39 × 260.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.93x = 158,373.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,373.91/404.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.12

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