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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.92, 607.82 and 266.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.92, 607.82 and 266.66 is: 399.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.92 : 607.82 = 266.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.92/607.82 = 266.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.92x = 607.82 × 266.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.92x = 162,078.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,078.76/405.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.29

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