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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.41, 617.69 and 266.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.41, 617.69 and 266.09 is: 399.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.41 : 617.69 = 266.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.41/617.69 = 266.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.41x = 617.69 × 266.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.41x = 164,358.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,358.71/411.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.50

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