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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.84, 612.87 and 262.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.84, 612.87 and 262.14 is: 392.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.84 : 612.87 = 262.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.84/612.87 = 262.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.84x = 612.87 × 262.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.84x = 160,657.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,657.74/408.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.96

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