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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.65, 560.82 and 266.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.65, 560.82 and 266.66 is: 367.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.65 : 560.82 = 266.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.65/560.82 = 266.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.65x = 560.82 × 266.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.65x = 149,548.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,548.26/406.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.76

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