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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.48, 563.94 and 261.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.48, 563.94 and 261.34 is: 360.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.48 : 563.94 = 261.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.48/563.94 = 261.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.48x = 563.94 × 261.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.48x = 147,380.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,380.08/408.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.80

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