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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.53, 562.21 and 260.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.53, 562.21 and 260.11 is: 358.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.53 : 562.21 = 260.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.53/562.21 = 260.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.53x = 562.21 × 260.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.53x = 146,236.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,236.44/407.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.84

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