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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.81, 564.05 and 261.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.81, 564.05 and 261.59 is: 360.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.81 : 564.05 = 261.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.81/564.05 = 261.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.81x = 564.05 × 261.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.81x = 147,548.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,548.53/408.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.92

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