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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.69, 561.29 and 259.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.69, 561.29 and 259.37 is: 357.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.69 : 561.29 = 259.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.69/561.29 = 259.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.69x = 561.29 × 259.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.69x = 145,578.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,578.98/406.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.96

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