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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.08, 559.02 and 265.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.08, 559.02 and 265.04 is: 365.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.08 : 559.02 = 265.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.08/559.02 = 265.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.08x = 559.02 × 265.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.08x = 148,162.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,162.66/405.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.76

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