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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.54, 604.64 and 266.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.54, 604.64 and 266.64 is: 399.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.54 : 604.64 = 266.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.54/604.64 = 266.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.54x = 604.64 × 266.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.54x = 161,221.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,221.21/403.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.52

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