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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.76, 605.60 and 266.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.76, 605.60 and 266.96 is: 400.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.76 : 605.60 = 266.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.76/605.60 = 266.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.76x = 605.60 × 266.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.76x = 161,670.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,670.98/403.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.41

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