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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.38, 559.21 and 265.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.38, 559.21 and 265.73 is: 366.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.38 : 559.21 = 265.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.38/559.21 = 265.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.38x = 559.21 × 265.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.38x = 148,596.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,596.08/405.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.56

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