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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.42, 608.13 and 260.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.42, 608.13 and 260.79 is: 391.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.42 : 608.13 = 260.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.42/608.13 = 260.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.42x = 608.13 × 260.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.42x = 158,594.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,594.22/405.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.19

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