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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.59, 560.94 and 266.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.59, 560.94 and 266.78 is: 368.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.59 : 560.94 = 266.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.59/560.94 = 266.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.59x = 560.94 × 266.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.59x = 149,650.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,650.26/406.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.06

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