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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.26, 617.02 and 265.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.26, 617.02 and 265.08 is: 397.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.26 : 617.02 = 265.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.26/617.02 = 265.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.26x = 617.02 × 265.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.26x = 163,559.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,559.66/411.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.70

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