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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.45, 562.13 and 260.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.45, 562.13 and 260.05 is: 358.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.45 : 562.13 = 260.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.45/562.13 = 260.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.45x = 562.13 × 260.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.45x = 146,181.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,181.91/407.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.77

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