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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.92, 622.38 and 260.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.92, 622.38 and 260.38 is: 390.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.92 : 622.38 = 260.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.92/622.38 = 260.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.92x = 622.38 × 260.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.92x = 162,052.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,052.19/414.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.56

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