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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.78, 621.36 and 260.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.78, 621.36 and 260.61 is: 390.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.78 : 621.36 = 260.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.78/621.36 = 260.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.78x = 621.36 × 260.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.78x = 161,932.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,932.63/414.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.41

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