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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.41, 610.60 and 176.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.41, 610.60 and 176.04 is: 263.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.41 : 610.60 = 176.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.41/610.60 = 176.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.41x = 610.60 × 176.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.41x = 107,490.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,490.02/407.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.84

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