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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.02, 611.50 and 261.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.02, 611.50 and 261.71 is: 392.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.02 : 611.50 = 261.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.02/611.50 = 261.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.02x = 611.50 × 261.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.02x = 160,034.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,034.36/408.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.23

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