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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.63, 607.23 and 261.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.63, 607.23 and 261.05 is: 390.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.63 : 607.23 = 261.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.63/607.23 = 261.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.63x = 607.23 × 261.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.63x = 158,514.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,514.36/405.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.79

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