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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.67, 610.02 and 263.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.67, 610.02 and 263.30 is: 394.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.67 : 610.02 = 263.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.67/610.02 = 263.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.67x = 610.02 × 263.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.67x = 160,615.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,615.22/406.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.96

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