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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.28, 605.12 and 266.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.28, 605.12 and 266.39 is: 399.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.28 : 605.12 = 266.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.28/605.12 = 266.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.28x = 605.12 × 266.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.28x = 161,193.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,193.56/403.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.71

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