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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.81, 562.57 and 260.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.81, 562.57 and 260.29 is: 359.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.81 : 562.57 = 260.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.81/562.57 = 260.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.81x = 562.57 × 260.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.81x = 146,430.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,430.04/407.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.06

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