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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.18, 615.06 and 266

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.18, 615.06 and 266 is: 398.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.18 : 615.06 = 266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.18/615.06 = 266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.18x = 615.06 × 266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.18x = 163,605.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,605.96/410.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.86

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