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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.52, 614.32 and 264.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.52, 614.32 and 264.94 is: 397.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.52 : 614.32 = 264.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.52/614.32 = 264.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.52x = 614.32 × 264.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.52x = 162,755.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,755.74/409.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.43

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