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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.53, 604.35 and 266.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.53, 604.35 and 266.45 is: 400.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.53 : 604.35 = 266.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.53/604.35 = 266.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.53x = 604.35 × 266.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.53x = 161,026.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,026.04/402.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.04

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