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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.41, 559.27 and 265.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.41, 559.27 and 265.48 is: 366.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.41 : 559.27 = 265.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.41/559.27 = 265.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.41x = 559.27 × 265.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.41x = 148,475.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,475.00/405.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.23

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