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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.66, 611.50 and 176.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.66, 611.50 and 176.62 is: 264.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.66 : 611.50 = 176.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.66/611.50 = 176.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.66x = 611.50 × 176.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.66x = 108,003.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,003.13/407.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.93

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