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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.33, 558.84 and 265.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.33, 558.84 and 265.26 is: 365.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.33 : 558.84 = 265.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.33/558.84 = 265.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.33x = 558.84 × 265.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.33x = 148,237.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,237.90/405.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.72

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