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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.63, 560.97 and 266.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.63, 560.97 and 266.70 is: 367.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.63 : 560.97 = 266.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.63/560.97 = 266.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.63x = 560.97 × 266.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.63x = 149,610.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,610.70/406.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.93

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