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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.55, 609.37 and 259.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.55, 609.37 and 259.83 is: 389.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.55 : 609.37 = 259.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.55/609.37 = 259.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.55x = 609.37 × 259.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.55x = 158,331.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,331.96/406.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.46

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