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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.46, 610.38 and 263.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.46, 610.38 and 263.28 is: 394.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.46 : 610.38 = 263.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.46/610.38 = 263.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.46x = 610.38 × 263.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.46x = 160,700.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,700.85/407.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.40

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