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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.76, 621.18 and 260.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.76, 621.18 and 260.44 is: 390.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.76 : 621.18 = 260.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.76/621.18 = 260.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.76x = 621.18 × 260.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.76x = 161,780.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,780.12/414.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.06

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