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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.19, 561.78 and 259.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.19, 561.78 and 259.81 is: 358.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.19 : 561.78 = 259.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.19/561.78 = 259.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.19x = 561.78 × 259.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.19x = 145,956.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,956.06/407.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.45

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