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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.93, 563.00 and 260.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.93, 563.00 and 260.99 is: 360.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.93 : 563.00 = 260.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.93/563.00 = 260.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.93x = 563.00 × 260.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.93x = 146,933.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,933.25/407.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.20

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