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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.67, 605.50 and 266.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.67, 605.50 and 266.68 is: 400.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.67 : 605.50 = 266.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.67/605.50 = 266.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.67x = 605.50 × 266.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.67x = 161,473.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,473.69/403.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.02

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