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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.38, 604.67 and 266.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.38, 604.67 and 266.72 is: 399.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.38 : 604.67 = 266.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.38/604.67 = 266.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.38x = 604.67 × 266.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.38x = 161,273.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,273.23/403.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.80

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