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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.84, 611.96 and 262.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.84, 611.96 and 262.04 is: 393.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.84 : 611.96 = 262.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.84/611.96 = 262.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.84x = 611.96 × 262.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.84x = 160,353.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,353.63/407.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.18

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