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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.24, 611.88 and 264.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.24, 611.88 and 264.04 is: 395.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.24 : 611.88 = 264.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.24/611.88 = 264.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.24x = 611.88 × 264.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.24x = 161,560.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,560.80/408.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.75

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