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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.38, 608.88 and 259.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.38, 608.88 and 259.77 is: 389.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.38 : 608.88 = 259.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.38/608.88 = 259.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.38x = 608.88 × 259.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.38x = 158,168.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,168.76/406.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.21

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