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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.92, 616.94 and 267.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.92, 616.94 and 267.20 is: 400.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.92 : 616.94 = 267.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.92/616.94 = 267.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.92x = 616.94 × 267.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.92x = 164,847.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,847.58/411.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.19

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