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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.66, 604.26 and 265.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.66, 604.26 and 265.86 is: 398.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.66 : 604.26 = 265.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.66/604.26 = 265.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.66x = 604.26 × 265.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.66x = 160,648.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,648.56/402.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.97

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