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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.79, 605.41 and 266.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.79, 605.41 and 266.42 is: 399.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.79 : 605.41 = 266.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.79/605.41 = 266.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.79x = 605.41 × 266.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.79x = 161,294.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,294.18/403.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.46

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