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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.06, 560.54 and 266.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.06, 560.54 and 266.18 is: 367.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.06 : 560.54 = 266.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.06/560.54 = 266.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.06x = 560.54 × 266.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.06x = 149,201.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,201.73/406.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.44

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