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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.05, 560.46 and 265.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.05, 560.46 and 265.94 is: 367.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.05 : 560.46 = 265.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.05/560.46 = 265.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.05x = 560.46 × 265.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.05x = 149,048.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,048.73/406.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.07

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