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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.96, 617.04 and 265.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.96, 617.04 and 265.44 is: 397.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.96 : 617.04 = 265.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.96/617.04 = 265.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.96x = 617.04 × 265.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.96x = 163,787.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,787.10/411.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.58

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