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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.84, 617.76 and 267.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.84, 617.76 and 267.66 is: 401.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.84 : 617.76 = 267.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.84/617.76 = 267.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.84x = 617.76 × 267.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.84x = 165,349.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,349.64/411.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.49

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