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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.85, 606.50 and 267.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.85, 606.50 and 267.49 is: 400.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.85 : 606.50 = 267.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.85/606.50 = 267.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.85x = 606.50 × 267.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.85x = 162,232.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,232.69/404.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.72

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