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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.20, 609.36 and 262.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.20, 609.36 and 262.56 is: 393.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.20 : 609.36 = 262.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.20/609.36 = 262.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.20x = 609.36 × 262.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.20x = 159,993.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,993.56/406.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.88

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