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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.58, 606.18 and 267.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.58, 606.18 and 267.14 is: 400.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.58 : 606.18 = 267.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.58/606.18 = 267.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.58x = 606.18 × 267.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.58x = 161,934.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,934.93/404.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.25

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