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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.27, 616.49 and 264.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.27, 616.49 and 264.99 is: 397.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.27 : 616.49 = 264.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.27/616.49 = 264.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.27x = 616.49 × 264.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.27x = 163,363.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,363.69/411.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.22

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