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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.08, 609.26 and 261.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.08, 609.26 and 261.64 is: 392.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.08 : 609.26 = 261.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.08/609.26 = 261.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.08x = 609.26 × 261.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.08x = 159,406.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,406.79/406.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.55

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