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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.62, 560.52 and 259.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.62, 560.52 and 259.20 is: 357.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.62 : 560.52 = 259.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.62/560.52 = 259.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.62x = 560.52 × 259.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.62x = 145,286.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,286.78/406.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.30

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