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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.94, 606.50 and 267.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.94, 606.50 and 267.80 is: 401.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.94 : 606.50 = 267.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.94/606.50 = 267.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.94x = 606.50 × 267.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.94x = 162,416.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,416.33/404.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.09

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