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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.30, 609.62 and 260.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.30, 609.62 and 260.22 is: 390.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.30 : 609.62 = 260.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.30/609.62 = 260.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.30x = 609.62 × 260.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.30x = 158,634.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,634.50/406.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.43

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