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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.14, 559.96 and 266.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.14, 559.96 and 266.03 is: 366.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.14 : 559.96 = 266.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.14/559.96 = 266.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.14x = 559.96 × 266.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.14x = 148,966.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,966.89/406.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.79

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