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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.32, 559.44 and 265.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.32, 559.44 and 265.19 is: 366.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.32 : 559.44 = 265.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.32/559.44 = 265.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.32x = 559.44 × 265.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.32x = 148,357.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,357.89/405.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.03

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