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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.68, 617.09 and 265.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.68, 617.09 and 265.37 is: 397.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.68 : 617.09 = 265.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.68/617.09 = 265.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.68x = 617.09 × 265.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.68x = 163,752.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,752.76/411.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.76

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