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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.68, 606.57 and 267.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.68, 606.57 and 267.82 is: 401.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.68 : 606.57 = 267.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.68/606.57 = 267.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.68x = 606.57 × 267.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.68x = 162,451.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,451.58/404.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.43

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