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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.92, 607.26 and 266.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.92, 607.26 and 266.09 is: 399.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.92 : 607.26 = 266.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.92/607.26 = 266.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.92x = 607.26 × 266.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.92x = 161,587.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,587.25/404.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.06

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