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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.63, 563.82 and 261.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.63, 563.82 and 261.48 is: 360.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.63 : 563.82 = 261.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.63/563.82 = 261.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.63x = 563.82 × 261.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.63x = 147,427.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,427.65/408.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.79

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