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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.66, 617.37 and 268.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.66, 617.37 and 268.14 is: 402.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.66 : 617.37 = 268.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.66/617.37 = 268.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.66x = 617.37 × 268.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.66x = 165,541.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,541.59/411.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.13

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