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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.28, 604.91 and 266.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.28, 604.91 and 266.29 is: 399.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.28 : 604.91 = 266.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.28/604.91 = 266.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.28x = 604.91 × 266.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.28x = 161,080.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,080.14/403.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.43

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