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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.75, 613.34 and 262.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.75, 613.34 and 262.58 is: 394.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.75 : 613.34 = 262.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.75/613.34 = 262.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.75x = 613.34 × 262.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.75x = 161,047.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,047.42/408.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.00

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