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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.65, 611.13 and 176.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.65, 611.13 and 176.39 is: 264.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.65 : 611.13 = 176.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.65/611.13 = 176.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.65x = 611.13 × 176.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.65x = 107,797.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,797.22/407.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.44

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