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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.52, 611.28 and 263.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.52, 611.28 and 263.34 is: 395.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.52 : 611.28 = 263.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.52/611.28 = 263.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.52x = 611.28 × 263.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.52x = 160,974.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,974.48/407.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.01

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