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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.53, 560.99 and 259.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.53, 560.99 and 259.21 is: 357.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.53 : 560.99 = 259.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.53/560.99 = 259.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.53x = 560.99 × 259.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.53x = 145,410.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,410.12/406.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.69

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