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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.50, 561.08 and 266.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.50, 561.08 and 266.97 is: 368.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.50 : 561.08 = 266.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.50/561.08 = 266.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.50x = 561.08 × 266.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.50x = 149,791.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,791.53/406.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.49

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