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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.44, 605.54 and 267.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.44, 605.54 and 267.06 is: 399.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.44 : 605.54 = 267.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.44/605.54 = 267.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.44x = 605.54 × 267.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.44x = 161,715.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,715.51/404.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.85

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