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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.16, 561.69 and 259.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.16, 561.69 and 259.76 is: 358.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.16 : 561.69 = 259.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.16/561.69 = 259.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.16x = 561.69 × 259.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.16x = 145,901.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,901.79/407.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.34

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