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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.63, 612.38 and 262.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.63, 612.38 and 262.16 is: 392.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.63 : 612.38 = 262.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.63/612.38 = 262.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.63x = 612.38 × 262.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.63x = 160,537.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,537.17/408.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.87

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