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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.98, 561.88 and 259.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.98, 561.88 and 259.74 is: 358.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.98 : 561.88 = 259.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.98/561.88 = 259.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.98x = 561.88 × 259.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.98x = 145,942.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,942.71/406.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.60

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