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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.18, 561.82 and 259.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.18, 561.82 and 259.84 is: 358.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.18 : 561.82 = 259.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.18/561.82 = 259.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.18x = 561.82 × 259.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.18x = 145,983.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,983.31/407.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.52

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