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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408, 610.86 and 261.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408, 610.86 and 261.39 is: 391.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408 : 610.86 = 261.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408/610.86 = 261.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408x = 610.86 × 261.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408x = 159,672.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,672.70/408
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.35

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