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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.33, 605.88 and 267.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.33, 605.88 and 267.26 is: 400.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.33 : 605.88 = 267.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.33/605.88 = 267.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.33x = 605.88 × 267.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.33x = 161,924.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,924.46/404.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.48

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