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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.09, 560.51 and 265.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.09, 560.51 and 265.96 is: 367.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.09 : 560.51 = 265.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.09/560.51 = 265.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.09x = 560.51 × 265.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.09x = 149,073.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,073.24/406.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.09

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