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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.06, 606.78 and 267.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.06, 606.78 and 267.68 is: 400.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.06 : 606.78 = 267.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.06/606.78 = 267.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.06x = 606.78 × 267.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.06x = 162,422.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,422.87/405.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.98

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