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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.16, 612.81 and 262.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.16, 612.81 and 262.54 is: 394.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.16 : 612.81 = 262.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.16/612.81 = 262.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.16x = 612.81 × 262.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.16x = 160,887.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,887.14/408.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.18

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