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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.12, 606.88 and 267.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.12, 606.88 and 267.84 is: 401.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.12 : 606.88 = 267.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.12/606.88 = 267.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.12x = 606.88 × 267.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.12x = 162,546.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,546.74/405.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.23

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