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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.73, 562.64 and 260.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.73, 562.64 and 260.31 is: 359.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.73 : 562.64 = 260.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.73/562.64 = 260.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.73x = 562.64 × 260.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.73x = 146,459.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,459.52/407.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.21

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