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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.26, 608.00 and 260.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.26, 608.00 and 260.15 is: 389.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.26 : 608.00 = 260.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.26/608.00 = 260.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.26x = 608.00 × 260.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.26x = 158,166.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,166.86/406.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.32

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