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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.20, 615.36 and 266.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.20, 615.36 and 266.56 is: 399.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.20 : 615.36 = 266.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.20/615.36 = 266.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.20x = 615.36 × 266.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.20x = 164,030.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,030.36/410.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.88

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