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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.74, 602.40 and 264.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.74, 602.40 and 264.86 is: 397.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.74 : 602.40 = 264.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.74/602.40 = 264.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.74x = 602.40 × 264.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.74x = 159,551.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,551.66/401.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.15

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