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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.63, 562.61 and 260.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.63, 562.61 and 260.23 is: 359.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.63 : 562.61 = 260.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.63/562.61 = 260.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.63x = 562.61 × 260.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.63x = 146,408.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,408.00/407.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.17

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