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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.33, 562.90 and 260.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.33, 562.90 and 260.85 is: 359.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.33 : 562.90 = 260.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.33/562.90 = 260.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.33x = 562.90 × 260.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.33x = 146,832.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,832.47/408.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.59

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