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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.52, 560.95 and 266.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.52, 560.95 and 266.68 is: 367.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.52 : 560.95 = 266.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.52/560.95 = 266.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.52x = 560.95 × 266.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.52x = 149,594.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,594.15/406.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.99

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