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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.48, 615.74 and 267.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.48, 615.74 and 267.11 is: 400.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.48 : 615.74 = 267.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.48/615.74 = 267.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.48x = 615.74 × 267.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.48x = 164,470.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,470.31/410.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.68

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