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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.37, 607.50 and 266.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.37, 607.50 and 266.26 is: 399.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.37 : 607.50 = 266.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.37/607.50 = 266.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.37x = 607.50 × 266.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.37x = 161,752.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,752.95/405.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.03

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