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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.89, 559.68 and 265.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.89, 559.68 and 265.96 is: 366.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.89 : 559.68 = 265.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.89/559.68 = 265.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.89x = 559.68 × 265.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.89x = 148,849.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,849.69/405.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.73

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