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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.10, 560.12 and 359.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.10, 560.12 and 359.64 is: 494.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.10 : 560.12 = 359.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.10/560.12 = 359.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.10x = 560.12 × 359.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.10x = 201,441.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,441.56/407.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.82

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