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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.44, 604.05 and 266.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.44, 604.05 and 266.05 is: 398.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.44 : 604.05 = 266.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.44/604.05 = 266.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.44x = 604.05 × 266.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.44x = 160,707.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,707.50/403.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.34

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