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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.57, 613.67 and 264.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.57, 613.67 and 264.99 is: 397.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.57 : 613.67 = 264.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.57/613.67 = 264.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.57x = 613.67 × 264.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.57x = 162,616.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,616.41/409.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.04

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