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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.32, 605.10 and 266.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.32, 605.10 and 266.64 is: 400.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.32 : 605.10 = 266.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.32/605.10 = 266.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.32x = 605.10 × 266.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.32x = 161,343.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,343.86/403.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.04

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