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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.68, 605.07 and 266.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.68, 605.07 and 266.82 is: 399.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.68 : 605.07 = 266.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.68/605.07 = 266.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.68x = 605.07 × 266.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.68x = 161,444.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,444.78/403.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.93

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