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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.27, 563.60 and 261.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.27, 563.60 and 261.11 is: 360.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.27 : 563.60 = 261.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.27/563.60 = 261.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.27x = 563.60 × 261.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.27x = 147,158.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,158.78/408.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.44

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