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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.91, 561.35 and 259.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.91, 561.35 and 259.51 is: 358.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.91 : 561.35 = 259.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.91/561.35 = 259.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.91x = 561.35 × 259.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.91x = 145,673.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,673.13/406.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.00

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