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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.49, 561.07 and 266.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.49, 561.07 and 266.36 is: 367.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.49 : 561.07 = 266.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.49/561.07 = 266.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.49x = 561.07 × 266.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.49x = 149,446.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,446.61/406.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.65

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