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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.31, 563.28 and 260.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.31, 563.28 and 260.89 is: 359.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.31 : 563.28 = 260.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.31/563.28 = 260.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.31x = 563.28 × 260.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.31x = 146,954.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,954.12/408.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.91

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