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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.73, 621.41 and 260.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.73, 621.41 and 260.27 is: 389.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.73 : 621.41 = 260.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.73/621.41 = 260.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.73x = 621.41 × 260.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.73x = 161,732.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,732.30/414.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.97

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