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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.72, 607.39 and 267.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.72, 607.39 and 267.72 is: 401.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.72 : 607.39 = 267.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.72/607.39 = 267.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.72x = 607.39 × 267.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.72x = 162,609.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,609.78/404.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.78

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