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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.58, 561.87 and 260.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.58, 561.87 and 260.10 is: 358.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.58 : 561.87 = 260.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.58/561.87 = 260.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.58x = 561.87 × 260.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.58x = 146,142.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,142.39/407.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.56

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