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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414, 621.24 and 260.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414, 621.24 and 260.16 is: 390.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414 : 621.24 = 260.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414/621.24 = 260.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414x = 621.24 × 260.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414x = 161,621.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,621.80/414
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.39

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