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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.83, 564.26 and 261.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.83, 564.26 and 261.45 is: 360.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.83 : 564.26 = 261.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.83/564.26 = 261.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.83x = 564.26 × 261.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.83x = 147,524.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,524.47/408.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.85

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