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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.44, 608.38 and 261.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.44, 608.38 and 261.64 is: 391.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.44 : 608.38 = 261.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.44/608.38 = 261.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.44x = 608.38 × 261.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.44x = 159,176.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,176.54/406.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.64

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