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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.27, 614.99 and 263.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.27, 614.99 and 263.99 is: 395.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.27 : 614.99 = 263.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.27/614.99 = 263.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.27x = 614.99 × 263.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.27x = 162,353.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,353.41/410.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.73

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