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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.24, 613.38 and 265.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.24, 613.38 and 265.04 is: 397.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.24 : 613.38 = 265.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.24/613.38 = 265.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.24x = 613.38 × 265.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.24x = 162,570.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,570.24/409.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.25

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