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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.24, 606.83 and 267.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.24, 606.83 and 267.87 is: 401.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.24 : 606.83 = 267.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.24/606.83 = 267.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.24x = 606.83 × 267.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.24x = 162,551.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,551.55/405.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.12

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