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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.33, 561.53 and 259.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.33, 561.53 and 259.85 is: 358.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.33 : 561.53 = 259.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.33/561.53 = 259.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.33x = 561.53 × 259.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.33x = 145,912.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,912.27/407.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.22

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