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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.06, 605.28 and 266.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.06, 605.28 and 266.68 is: 399.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.06 : 605.28 = 266.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.06/605.28 = 266.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.06x = 605.28 × 266.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.06x = 161,414.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,414.56/404.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.49

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