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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.39, 616.82 and 267.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.39, 616.82 and 267.21 is: 400.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.39 : 616.82 = 267.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.39/616.82 = 267.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.39x = 616.82 × 267.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.39x = 164,819.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,819.14/411.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.64

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