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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.41, 563.47 and 261.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.41, 563.47 and 261.13 is: 360.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.41 : 563.47 = 261.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.41/563.47 = 261.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.41x = 563.47 × 261.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.41x = 147,136.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,136.86/408.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.27

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