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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.47, 604.01 and 265.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.47, 604.01 and 265.47 is: 398.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.47 : 604.01 = 265.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.47/604.01 = 265.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.47x = 604.01 × 265.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.47x = 160,346.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,346.53/402.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.41

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