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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.11, 558.76 and 265.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.11, 558.76 and 265.01 is: 365.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.11 : 558.76 = 265.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.11/558.76 = 265.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.11x = 558.76 × 265.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.11x = 148,073.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,073.53/405.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.51

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