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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.18, 563.09 and 260.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.18, 563.09 and 260.66 is: 359.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.18 : 563.09 = 260.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.18/563.09 = 260.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.18x = 563.09 × 260.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.18x = 146,775.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,775.14/408.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.58

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