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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.55, 612.36 and 261.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.55, 612.36 and 261.83 is: 392.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.55 : 612.36 = 261.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.55/612.36 = 261.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.55x = 612.36 × 261.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.55x = 160,334.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,334.22/408.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.45

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