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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.87, 563.67 and 261.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.87, 563.67 and 261.36 is: 360.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.87 : 563.67 = 261.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.87/563.67 = 261.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.87x = 563.67 × 261.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.87x = 147,320.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,320.79/408.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.31

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