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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.35, 607.20 and 260.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.35, 607.20 and 260.63 is: 390.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.35 : 607.20 = 260.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.35/607.20 = 260.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.35x = 607.20 × 260.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.35x = 158,251.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,251.50/405.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.41

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