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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.54, 561.07 and 266.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.54, 561.07 and 266.77 is: 368.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.54 : 561.07 = 266.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.54/561.07 = 266.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.54x = 561.07 × 266.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.54x = 149,677.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,677.68/406.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.17

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