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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.76, 611.63 and 261.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.76, 611.63 and 261.59 is: 392.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.76 : 611.63 = 261.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.76/611.63 = 261.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.76x = 611.63 × 261.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.76x = 159,991.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,991.93/407.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.37

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