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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.99, 604.65 and 266.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.99, 604.65 and 266.61 is: 400.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.99 : 604.65 = 266.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.99/604.65 = 266.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.99x = 604.65 × 266.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.99x = 161,205.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,205.74/402.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.02

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