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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.92, 601.96 and 264.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.92, 601.96 and 264.92 is: 396.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.92 : 601.96 = 264.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.92/601.96 = 264.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.92x = 601.96 × 264.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.92x = 159,471.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,471.24/401.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.77

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