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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.37, 621.68 and 260.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.37, 621.68 and 260.08 is: 390.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.37 : 621.68 = 260.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.37/621.68 = 260.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.37x = 621.68 × 260.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.37x = 161,686.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,686.53/414.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.20

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