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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.52, 563.61 and 261.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.52, 563.61 and 261.22 is: 360.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.52 : 563.61 = 261.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.52/563.61 = 261.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.52x = 563.61 × 261.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.52x = 147,226.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,226.20/408.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.39

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