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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.06, 562.91 and 260.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.06, 562.91 and 260.54 is: 359.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.06 : 562.91 = 260.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.06/562.91 = 260.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.06x = 562.91 × 260.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.06x = 146,660.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,660.57/408.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.41

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