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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.38, 611.88 and 261.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.38, 611.88 and 261.78 is: 392.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.38 : 611.88 = 261.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.38/611.88 = 261.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.38x = 611.88 × 261.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.38x = 160,177.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,177.95/408.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.23

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