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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.64, 617.19 and 267.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.64, 617.19 and 267.46 is: 401.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.64 : 617.19 = 267.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.64/617.19 = 267.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.64x = 617.19 × 267.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.64x = 165,073.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,073.64/411.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.01

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