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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.67, 613.02 and 265.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.67, 613.02 and 265.30 is: 397.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.67 : 613.02 = 265.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.67/613.02 = 265.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.67x = 613.02 × 265.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.67x = 162,634.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,634.21/408.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.96

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