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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.46, 604.50 and 265.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.46, 604.50 and 265.78 is: 399.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.46 : 604.50 = 265.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.46/604.50 = 265.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.46x = 604.50 × 265.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.46x = 160,664.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,664.01/402.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.20

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