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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.87, 561.27 and 259.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.87, 561.27 and 259.24 is: 357.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.87 : 561.27 = 259.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.87/561.27 = 259.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.87x = 561.27 × 259.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.87x = 145,503.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,503.63/406.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.62

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