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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.39, 558.92 and 265.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.39, 558.92 and 265.28 is: 365.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.39 : 558.92 = 265.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.39/558.92 = 265.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.39x = 558.92 × 265.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.39x = 148,272.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,272.88/405.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.76

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