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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.58, 561.13 and 266.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.58, 561.13 and 266.82 is: 368.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.58 : 561.13 = 266.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.58/561.13 = 266.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.58x = 561.13 × 266.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.58x = 149,719.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,719.44/406.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.24

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