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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.52, 616.05 and 266.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.52, 616.05 and 266.34 is: 399.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.52 : 616.05 = 266.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.52/616.05 = 266.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.52x = 616.05 × 266.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.52x = 164,078.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,078.76/410.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.69

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