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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.98, 563.11 and 265.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.98, 563.11 and 265.94 is: 367.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.98 : 563.11 = 265.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.98/563.11 = 265.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.98x = 563.11 × 265.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.98x = 149,752.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,752.10/407.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.06

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