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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.35, 608.70 and 261.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.35, 608.70 and 261.63 is: 391.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.35 : 608.70 = 261.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.35/608.70 = 261.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.35x = 608.70 × 261.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.35x = 159,254.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,254.18/406.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.91

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