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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.84, 560.02 and 266.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.84, 560.02 and 266.23 is: 367.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.84 : 560.02 = 266.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.84/560.02 = 266.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.84x = 560.02 × 266.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.84x = 149,094.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,094.12/405.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.37

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