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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.56, 614.42 and 263.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.56, 614.42 and 263.30 is: 395.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.56 : 614.42 = 263.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.56/614.42 = 263.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.56x = 614.42 × 263.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.56x = 161,773.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,773.38/409.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.00

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