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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.14, 609.57 and 260.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.14, 609.57 and 260.19 is: 390.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.14 : 609.57 = 260.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.14/609.57 = 260.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.14x = 609.57 × 260.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.14x = 158,604.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,604.02/406.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.52

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