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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.03, 561.68 and 259.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.03, 561.68 and 259.71 is: 358.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.03 : 561.68 = 259.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.03/561.68 = 259.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.03x = 561.68 × 259.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.03x = 145,869.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,869.81/407.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.38

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