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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.09, 559.11 and 264.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.09, 559.11 and 264.96 is: 365.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.09 : 559.11 = 264.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.09/559.11 = 264.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.09x = 559.11 × 264.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.09x = 148,141.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,141.79/405.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.70

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