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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.67, 559.45 and 265.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.67, 559.45 and 265.74 is: 366.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.67 : 559.45 = 265.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.67/559.45 = 265.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.67x = 559.45 × 265.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.67x = 148,664.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,664.12/405.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.47

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