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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.63, 560.96 and 266.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.63, 560.96 and 266.69 is: 367.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.63 : 560.96 = 266.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.63/560.96 = 266.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.63x = 560.96 × 266.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.63x = 149,599.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,599.69/406.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.90

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