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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.59, 608.38 and 261.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.59, 608.38 and 261.41 is: 392.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.59 : 608.38 = 261.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.59/608.38 = 261.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.59x = 608.38 × 261.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.59x = 159,033.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,033.57/405.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.11

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