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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.71, 615.60 and 263.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.71, 615.60 and 263.52 is: 395.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.71 : 615.60 = 263.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.71/615.60 = 263.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.71x = 615.60 × 263.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.71x = 162,222.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,222.91/409.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.95

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