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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.91, 621.27 and 260.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.91, 621.27 and 260.13 is: 390.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.91 : 621.27 = 260.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.91/621.27 = 260.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.91x = 621.27 × 260.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.91x = 161,610.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,610.97/413.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.45

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