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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.63, 561.23 and 259.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.63, 561.23 and 259.23 is: 357.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.63 : 561.23 = 259.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.63/561.23 = 259.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.63x = 561.23 × 259.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.63x = 145,484.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,484.85/406.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.79

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