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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.94, 561.36 and 259.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.94, 561.36 and 259.31 is: 357.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.94 : 561.36 = 259.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.94/561.36 = 259.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.94x = 561.36 × 259.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.94x = 145,564.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,564.97/406.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.71

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