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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.13, 563.39 and 260.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.13, 563.39 and 260.73 is: 359.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.13 : 563.39 = 260.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.13/563.39 = 260.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.13x = 563.39 × 260.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.13x = 146,892.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,892.35/408.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.92

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