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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.83, 560.10 and 266.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.83, 560.10 and 266.07 is: 367.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.83 : 560.10 = 266.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.83/560.10 = 266.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.83x = 560.10 × 266.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.83x = 149,023.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,023.71/405.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.20

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