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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.36, 612.56 and 264.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.36, 612.56 and 264.18 is: 396.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.36 : 612.56 = 264.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.36/612.56 = 264.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.36x = 612.56 × 264.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.36x = 161,826.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,826.10/408.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.28

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