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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.87, 559.90 and 266.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.87, 559.90 and 266.22 is: 367.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.87 : 559.90 = 266.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.87/559.90 = 266.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.87x = 559.90 × 266.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.87x = 149,056.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,056.58/405.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.25

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