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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.64, 607.35 and 267.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.64, 607.35 and 267.12 is: 400.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.64 : 607.35 = 267.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.64/607.35 = 267.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.64x = 607.35 × 267.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.64x = 162,235.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,235.33/404.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.94

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