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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.64, 559.48 and 265.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.64, 559.48 and 265.54 is: 366.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.64 : 559.48 = 265.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.64/559.48 = 265.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.64x = 559.48 × 265.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.64x = 148,564.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,564.32/405.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.25

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