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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.47, 605.51 and 266.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.47, 605.51 and 266.47 is: 399.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.47 : 605.51 = 266.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.47/605.51 = 266.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.47x = 605.51 × 266.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.47x = 161,350.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,350.25/403.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.91

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