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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.40, 607.20 and 259.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.40, 607.20 and 259.60 is: 388.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.40 : 607.20 = 259.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.40/607.20 = 259.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.40x = 607.20 × 259.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.40x = 157,629.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,629.12/405.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.82

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