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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.66, 562.26 and 260.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.66, 562.26 and 260.18 is: 358.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.66 : 562.26 = 260.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.66/562.26 = 260.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.66x = 562.26 × 260.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.66x = 146,288.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,288.81/407.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.85

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