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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.87, 604.80 and 266.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.87, 604.80 and 266.03 is: 399.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.87 : 604.80 = 266.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.87/604.80 = 266.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.87x = 604.80 × 266.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.87x = 160,897.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,897.59/402.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.37

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