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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.02, 560.04 and 264.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.02, 560.04 and 264.44 is: 364.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.02 : 560.04 = 264.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.02/560.04 = 264.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.02x = 560.04 × 264.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.02x = 148,094.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,094.18/406.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.75

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