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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.34, 560.48 and 266.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.34, 560.48 and 266.58 is: 367.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.34 : 560.48 = 266.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.34/560.48 = 266.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.34x = 560.48 × 266.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.34x = 149,411.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,411.43/406.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.71

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