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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.06, 621.40 and 260.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.06, 621.40 and 260.06 is: 390.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.06 : 621.40 = 260.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.06/621.40 = 260.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.06x = 621.40 × 260.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.06x = 161,601.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,601.28/414.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.28

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