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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.66, 560.10 and 366.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.66, 560.10 and 366.24 is: 505.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.66 : 560.10 = 366.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.66/560.10 = 366.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.66x = 560.10 × 366.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.66x = 205,131.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,131.02/405.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.67

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