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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.87, 606.30 and 267.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.87, 606.30 and 267.03 is: 400.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.87 : 606.30 = 267.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.87/606.30 = 267.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.87x = 606.30 × 267.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.87x = 161,900.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,900.29/403.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.87

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