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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.33, 613.14 and 262.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.33, 613.14 and 262.36 is: 392.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.33 : 613.14 = 262.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.33/613.14 = 262.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.33x = 613.14 × 262.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.33x = 160,860.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,860.34/409.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.99

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