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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.33, 562.70 and 260.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.33, 562.70 and 260.16 is: 359.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.33 : 562.70 = 260.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.33/562.70 = 260.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.33x = 562.70 × 260.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.33x = 146,392.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,392.27/407.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.40

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