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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.25, 605.57 and 266.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.25, 605.57 and 266.56 is: 400.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.25 : 605.57 = 266.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.25/605.57 = 266.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.25x = 605.57 × 266.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.25x = 161,417.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,417.89/403.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.30

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