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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.32, 559.47 and 265.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.32, 559.47 and 265.67 is: 366.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.32 : 559.47 = 265.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.32/559.47 = 265.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.32x = 559.47 × 265.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.32x = 148,634.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,634.39/405.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.71

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