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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.40, 615.28 and 264.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.40, 615.28 and 264.24 is: 396.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.40 : 615.28 = 264.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.40/615.28 = 264.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.40x = 615.28 × 264.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.40x = 162,581.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,581.59/410.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.15

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