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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.86, 615.60 and 265.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.86, 615.60 and 265.68 is: 399.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.86 : 615.60 = 265.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.86/615.60 = 265.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.86x = 615.60 × 265.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.86x = 163,552.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,552.61/409.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.05

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