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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.26, 560.20 and 366.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.26, 560.20 and 366.91 is: 505.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.26 : 560.20 = 366.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.26/560.20 = 366.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.26x = 560.20 × 366.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.26x = 205,538.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,538.35/406.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.93

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