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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.95, 618.01 and 265.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.95, 618.01 and 265.86 is: 398.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.95 : 618.01 = 265.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.95/618.01 = 265.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.95x = 618.01 × 265.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.95x = 164,303.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,303.47/411.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.84

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