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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.76, 564.36 and 261.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.76, 564.36 and 261.46 is: 360.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.76 : 564.36 = 261.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.76/564.36 = 261.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.76x = 564.36 × 261.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.76x = 147,557.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,557.57/408.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.99

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