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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.33, 559.34 and 265.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.33, 559.34 and 265.73 is: 366.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.33 : 559.34 = 265.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.33/559.34 = 265.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.33x = 559.34 × 265.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.33x = 148,629.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,629.29/405.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.69

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