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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.23, 616.74 and 263.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.23, 616.74 and 263.49 is: 394.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.23 : 616.74 = 263.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.23/616.74 = 263.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.23x = 616.74 × 263.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.23x = 162,504.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,504.82/412.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.21

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