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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.02, 606.57 and 267.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.02, 606.57 and 267.72 is: 400.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.02 : 606.57 = 267.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.02/606.57 = 267.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.02x = 606.57 × 267.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.02x = 162,390.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,390.92/405.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.95

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