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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.62, 613.62 and 263.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.62, 613.62 and 263.02 is: 394.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.62 : 613.62 = 263.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.62/613.62 = 263.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.62x = 613.62 × 263.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.62x = 161,394.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,394.33/409.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.01

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