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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.88, 561.27 and 259.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.88, 561.27 and 259.35 is: 357.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.88 : 561.27 = 259.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.88/561.27 = 259.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.88x = 561.27 × 259.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.88x = 145,565.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,565.37/406.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.76

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