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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.48, 563.84 and 261.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.48, 563.84 and 261.12 is: 360.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.48 : 563.84 = 261.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.48/563.84 = 261.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.48x = 563.84 × 261.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.48x = 147,229.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,229.90/408.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.43

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