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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.19, 560.45 and 259.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.19, 560.45 and 259.02 is: 357.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.19 : 560.45 = 259.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.19/560.45 = 259.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.19x = 560.45 × 259.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.19x = 145,166.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,166.46/406.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.39

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