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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.93, 616.55 and 265.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.93, 616.55 and 265.14 is: 396.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.93 : 616.55 = 265.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.93/616.55 = 265.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.93x = 616.55 × 265.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.93x = 163,470.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,470.74/411.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.84

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