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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.85, 565.69 and 260.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.85, 565.69 and 260.39 is: 359.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.85 : 565.69 = 260.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.85/565.69 = 260.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.85x = 565.69 × 260.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.85x = 147,297.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,297.19/409.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.39

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