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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408, 562.96 and 260.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408, 562.96 and 260.76 is: 359.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408 : 562.96 = 260.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408/562.96 = 260.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408x = 562.96 × 260.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408x = 146,797.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,797.45/408
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.80

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