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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.93, 605.59 and 266.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.93, 605.59 and 266.64 is: 399.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.93 : 605.59 = 266.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.93/605.59 = 266.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.93x = 605.59 × 266.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.93x = 161,471.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,471.58/403.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.75

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