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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405, 606.35 and 267.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405, 606.35 and 267.64 is: 400.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405 : 606.35 = 267.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405/606.35 = 267.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405x = 606.35 × 267.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405x = 162,282.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,282.67/405
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.70

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