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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.60, 616.76 and 267.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.60, 616.76 and 267.06 is: 400.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.60 : 616.76 = 267.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.60/616.76 = 267.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.60x = 616.76 × 267.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.60x = 164,711.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,711.93/411.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.17

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