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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.24, 620.64 and 260.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.24, 620.64 and 260.52 is: 390.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.24 : 620.64 = 260.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.24/620.64 = 260.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.24x = 620.64 × 260.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.24x = 161,689.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,689.13/414.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.33

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