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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.38, 605.34 and 266.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.38, 605.34 and 266.76 is: 400.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.38 : 605.34 = 266.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.38/605.34 = 266.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.38x = 605.34 × 266.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.38x = 161,480.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,480.50/403.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.32

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