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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.71, 610.32 and 260.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.71, 610.32 and 260.57 is: 391.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.71 : 610.32 = 260.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.71/610.32 = 260.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.71x = 610.32 × 260.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.71x = 159,031.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,031.08/406.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.02

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