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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.48, 607.68 and 260.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.48, 607.68 and 260.88 is: 390.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.48 : 607.68 = 260.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.48/607.68 = 260.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.48x = 607.68 × 260.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.48x = 158,531.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,531.56/405.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.97

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