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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.08, 563 and 266.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.08, 563 and 266.06 is: 367.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.08 : 563 = 266.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.08/563 = 266.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.08x = 563 × 266.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.08x = 149,791.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,791.78/408.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.06

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