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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.30, 608.93 and 260.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.30, 608.93 and 260.00 is: 389.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.30 : 608.93 = 260.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.30/608.93 = 260.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.30x = 608.93 × 260.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.30x = 158,318.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,318.76/406.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.66

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