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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.21, 563.04 and 260.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.21, 563.04 and 260.79 is: 359.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.21 : 563.04 = 260.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.21/563.04 = 260.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.21x = 563.04 × 260.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.21x = 146,835.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,835.20/408.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.71

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