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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.50, 616.88 and 264.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.50, 616.88 and 264.86 is: 397.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.50 : 616.88 = 264.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.50/616.88 = 264.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.50x = 616.88 × 264.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.50x = 163,382.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,382.43/411.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.05

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