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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.17, 616.68 and 264.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.17, 616.68 and 264.69 is: 396.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.17 : 616.68 = 264.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.17/616.68 = 264.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.17x = 616.68 × 264.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.17x = 163,229.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,229.03/411.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.98

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