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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.10, 612.06 and 261.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.10, 612.06 and 261.42 is: 392.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.10 : 612.06 = 261.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.10/612.06 = 261.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.10x = 612.06 × 261.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.10x = 160,004.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,004.73/408.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.07

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