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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.81, 560.25 and 265.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.81, 560.25 and 265.95 is: 367.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.81 : 560.25 = 265.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.81/560.25 = 265.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.81x = 560.25 × 265.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.81x = 148,998.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,998.49/405.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.16

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