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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.25, 609.52 and 260.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.25, 609.52 and 260.07 is: 390.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.25 : 609.52 = 260.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.25/609.52 = 260.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.25x = 609.52 × 260.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.25x = 158,517.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,517.32/406.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.20

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