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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.07, 604.61 and 266.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.07, 604.61 and 266.98 is: 400.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.07 : 604.61 = 266.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.07/604.61 = 266.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.07x = 604.61 × 266.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.07x = 161,417.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,417.44/403.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.47

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