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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.92, 619.56 and 260.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.92, 619.56 and 260.02 is: 389.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.92 : 619.56 = 260.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.92/619.56 = 260.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.92x = 619.56 × 260.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.92x = 161,093.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,093.59/413.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.19

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