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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.21, 562.07 and 260.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.21, 562.07 and 260.24 is: 359.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.21 : 562.07 = 260.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.21/562.07 = 260.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.21x = 562.07 × 260.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.21x = 146,270.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,270.94/407.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.21

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