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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.44, 615.96 and 266.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.44, 615.96 and 266.72 is: 399.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.44 : 615.96 = 266.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.44/615.96 = 266.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.44x = 615.96 × 266.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.44x = 164,288.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,288.85/411.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.30

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