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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.16, 563.32 and 260.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.16, 563.32 and 260.96 is: 360.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.16 : 563.32 = 260.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.16/563.32 = 260.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.16x = 563.32 × 260.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.16x = 147,003.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,003.99/408.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.16

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