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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.78, 403.40 and 266.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.78, 403.40 and 266.76 is: 400.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.78 : 403.40 = 266.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.78/403.40 = 266.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.78x = 403.40 × 266.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.78x = 107,610.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,610.98/268.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.37

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