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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.96, 615.54 and 266.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.96, 615.54 and 266.24 is: 398.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.96 : 615.54 = 266.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.96/615.54 = 266.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.96x = 615.54 × 266.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.96x = 163,881.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,881.37/410.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.78

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