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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.48, 606.02 and 266.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.48, 606.02 and 266.76 is: 400.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.48 : 606.02 = 266.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.48/606.02 = 266.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.48x = 606.02 × 266.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.48x = 161,661.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,661.90/403.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.67

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