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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.26, 614.01 and 263.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.26, 614.01 and 263.07 is: 394.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.26 : 614.01 = 263.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.26/614.01 = 263.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.26x = 614.01 × 263.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.26x = 161,527.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,527.61/409.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.68

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