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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.48, 604.68 and 266.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.48, 604.68 and 266.14 is: 398.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.48 : 604.68 = 266.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.48/604.68 = 266.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.48x = 604.68 × 266.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.48x = 160,929.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,929.54/403.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.85

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