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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.26, 617.01 and 265.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.26, 617.01 and 265.07 is: 397.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.26 : 617.01 = 265.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.26/617.01 = 265.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.26x = 617.01 × 265.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.26x = 163,550.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,550.84/411.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.68

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