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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.69, 605.99 and 267.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.69, 605.99 and 267.31 is: 400.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.69 : 605.99 = 267.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.69/605.99 = 267.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.69x = 605.99 × 267.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.69x = 161,986.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,986.34/404.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.27

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