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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.84, 617.22 and 265.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.84, 617.22 and 265.55 is: 397.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.84 : 617.22 = 265.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.84/617.22 = 265.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.84x = 617.22 × 265.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.84x = 163,899.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,899.68/411.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.97

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