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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.38, 561.45 and 266.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.38, 561.45 and 266.45 is: 368.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.38 : 561.45 = 266.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.38/561.45 = 266.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.38x = 561.45 × 266.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.38x = 149,597.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,597.69/406.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.12

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