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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.23, 561.74 and 259.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.23, 561.74 and 259.81 is: 358.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.23 : 561.74 = 259.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.23/561.74 = 259.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.23x = 561.74 × 259.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.23x = 145,942.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,942.97/407.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.38

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