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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.29, 605.22 and 266.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.29, 605.22 and 266.61 is: 400.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.29 : 605.22 = 266.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.29/605.22 = 266.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.29x = 605.22 × 266.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.29x = 161,357.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,357.70/403.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.10

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