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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.08, 607.74 and 260.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.08, 607.74 and 260.90 is: 391.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.08 : 607.74 = 260.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.08/607.74 = 260.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.08x = 607.74 × 260.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.08x = 158,559.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,559.37/405.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.43

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