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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.76, 610.41 and 263.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.76, 610.41 and 263.17 is: 393.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.76 : 610.41 = 263.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.76/610.41 = 263.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.76x = 610.41 × 263.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.76x = 160,641.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,641.60/407.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.96

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