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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.78, 604.46 and 266.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.78, 604.46 and 266.11 is: 399.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.78 : 604.46 = 266.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.78/604.46 = 266.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.78x = 604.46 × 266.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.78x = 160,852.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,852.85/402.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.36

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