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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.85, 620.94 and 260.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.85, 620.94 and 260.16 is: 390.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.85 : 620.94 = 260.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.85/620.94 = 260.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.85x = 620.94 × 260.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.85x = 161,543.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,543.75/413.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.34

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