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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.21, 563.05 and 261.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.21, 563.05 and 261.03 is: 360.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.21 : 563.05 = 261.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.21/563.05 = 261.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.21x = 563.05 × 261.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.21x = 146,972.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,972.94/408.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.04

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