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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.02, 562.92 and 260.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.02, 562.92 and 260.72 is: 359.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.02 : 562.92 = 260.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.02/562.92 = 260.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.02x = 562.92 × 260.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.02x = 146,764.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,764.50/408.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.70

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