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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.13, 560.28 and 266.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.13, 560.28 and 266.20 is: 367.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.13 : 560.28 = 266.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.13/560.28 = 266.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.13x = 560.28 × 266.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.13x = 149,143.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,143.73/406.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.23

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