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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.20, 556.80 and 265.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.20, 556.80 and 265.60 is: 366.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.20 : 556.80 = 265.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.20/556.80 = 265.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.20x = 556.80 × 265.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.20x = 147,886.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,886.08/403.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.78

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