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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.77, 554.18 and 260.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.77, 554.18 and 260.17 is: 358.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.77 : 554.18 = 260.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.77/554.18 = 260.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.77x = 554.18 × 260.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.77x = 144,181.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,181.01/401.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.86

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