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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.36, 561.85 and 259.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.36, 561.85 and 259.86 is: 358.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.36 : 561.85 = 259.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.36/561.85 = 259.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.36x = 561.85 × 259.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.36x = 146,002.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,002.34/407.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.41

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