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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.19, 606.29 and 267.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.19, 606.29 and 267.21 is: 400.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.19 : 606.29 = 267.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.19/606.29 = 267.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.19x = 606.29 × 267.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.19x = 162,006.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,006.42/404.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.82

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