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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.67, 614.52 and 266.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.67, 614.52 and 266.30 is: 399.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.67 : 614.52 = 266.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.67/614.52 = 266.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.67x = 614.52 × 266.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.67x = 163,646.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,646.68/409.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.46

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