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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.47, 559.56 and 265.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.47, 559.56 and 265.68 is: 366.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.47 : 559.56 = 265.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.47/559.56 = 265.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.47x = 559.56 × 265.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.47x = 148,663.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,663.90/405.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.65

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