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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.88, 603.18 and 264.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.88, 603.18 and 264.90 is: 397.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.88 : 603.18 = 264.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.88/603.18 = 264.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.88x = 603.18 × 264.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.88x = 159,782.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,782.38/401.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.59

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