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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.52, 561.12 and 266.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.52, 561.12 and 266.64 is: 368.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.52 : 561.12 = 266.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.52/561.12 = 266.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.52x = 561.12 × 266.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.52x = 149,617.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,617.04/406.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.04

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