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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.96, 612.54 and 264.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.96, 612.54 and 264.24 is: 395.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.96 : 612.54 = 264.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.96/612.54 = 264.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.96x = 612.54 × 264.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.96x = 161,857.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,857.57/408.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.78

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