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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.48, 614.24 and 266.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.48, 614.24 and 266.11 is: 399.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.48 : 614.24 = 266.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.48/614.24 = 266.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.48x = 614.24 × 266.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.48x = 163,453.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,453.54/409.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.18

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