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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.07, 561.67 and 259.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.07, 561.67 and 259.92 is: 358.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.07 : 561.67 = 259.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.07/561.67 = 259.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.07x = 561.67 × 259.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.07x = 145,988.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,988.62/407.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.63

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