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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.10, 604.62 and 267.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.10, 604.62 and 267.48 is: 400.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.10 : 604.62 = 267.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.10/604.62 = 267.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.10x = 604.62 × 267.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.10x = 161,723.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,723.76/404.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.21

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