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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.81, 561.46 and 259.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.81, 561.46 and 259.49 is: 358.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.81 : 561.46 = 259.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.81/561.46 = 259.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.81x = 561.46 × 259.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.81x = 145,693.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,693.26/406.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.14

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