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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.70, 614.25 and 263.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.70, 614.25 and 263.62 is: 395.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.70 : 614.25 = 263.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.70/614.25 = 263.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.70x = 614.25 × 263.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.70x = 161,928.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,928.04/409.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.23

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