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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.17, 618.18 and 265.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.17, 618.18 and 265.69 is: 398.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.17 : 618.18 = 265.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.17/618.18 = 265.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.17x = 618.18 × 265.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.17x = 164,244.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,244.24/412.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.49

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