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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.71, 561.18 and 259.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.71, 561.18 and 259.08 is: 357.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.71 : 561.18 = 259.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.71/561.18 = 259.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.71x = 561.18 × 259.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.71x = 145,390.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,390.51/406.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.48

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