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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.37, 608.90 and 259.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.37, 608.90 and 259.86 is: 389.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.37 : 608.90 = 259.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.37/608.90 = 259.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.37x = 608.90 × 259.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.37x = 158,228.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,228.75/406.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.37

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