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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.43, 607.23 and 265.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.43, 607.23 and 265.83 is: 399.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.43 : 607.23 = 265.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.43/607.23 = 265.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.43x = 607.23 × 265.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.43x = 161,419.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,419.95/404.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.13

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