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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.40, 560.66 and 259.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.40, 560.66 and 259.01 is: 357.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.40 : 560.66 = 259.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.40/560.66 = 259.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.40x = 560.66 × 259.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.40x = 145,214.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,214.39/406.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.32

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