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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.65, 562.39 and 260.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.65, 562.39 and 260.26 is: 359.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.65 : 562.39 = 260.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.65/562.39 = 260.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.65x = 562.39 × 260.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.65x = 146,367.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,367.62/407.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.05

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