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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.62, 616.48 and 262.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.62, 616.48 and 262.98 is: 393.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.62 : 616.48 = 262.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.62/616.48 = 262.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.62x = 616.48 × 262.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.62x = 162,121.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,121.25/411.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.87

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