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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.19, 562.14 and 259.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.19, 562.14 and 259.86 is: 358.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.19 : 562.14 = 259.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.19/562.14 = 259.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.19x = 562.14 × 259.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.19x = 146,077.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,077.70/407.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.75

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