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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.21, 558.89 and 265.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.21, 558.89 and 265.10 is: 365.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.21 : 558.89 = 265.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.21/558.89 = 265.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.21x = 558.89 × 265.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.21x = 148,161.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,161.81/405.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.64

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