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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.31, 562.16 and 260.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.31, 562.16 and 260.00 is: 358.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.31 : 562.16 = 260.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.31/562.16 = 260.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.31x = 562.16 × 260.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.31x = 146,157.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,157.49/407.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.84

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