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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.71, 612.78 and 264.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.71, 612.78 and 264.35 is: 396.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.71 : 612.78 = 264.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.71/612.78 = 264.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.71x = 612.78 × 264.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.71x = 161,985.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,985.33/408.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.34

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