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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.52, 608.64 and 261.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.52, 608.64 and 261.40 is: 392.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.52 : 608.64 = 261.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.52/608.64 = 261.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.52x = 608.64 × 261.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.52x = 159,098.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,098.50/405.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.33

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