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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.20, 618.60 and 267.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.20, 618.60 and 267.96 is: 402.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.20 : 618.60 = 267.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.20/618.60 = 267.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.20x = 618.60 × 267.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.20x = 165,760.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,760.06/412.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.14

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