Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.90, 562.74 and 260.51
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 407.90, 562.74 and 260.51 is: 359.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
407.90 : 562.74 = 260.51 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
407.90/562.74 = 260.51/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
407.90x = 562.74 × 260.51 - Step 4: Simplify right side
407.90x = 146,596.58 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 146,596.58/407.90 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 359.40
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