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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.83, 606.12 and 266.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.83, 606.12 and 266.97 is: 400.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.83 : 606.12 = 266.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.83/606.12 = 266.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.83x = 606.12 × 266.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.83x = 161,815.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,815.86/403.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.70

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