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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.27, 617.99 and 265.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.27, 617.99 and 265.99 is: 398.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.27 : 617.99 = 265.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.27/617.99 = 265.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.27x = 617.99 × 265.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.27x = 164,379.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,379.16/412.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.72

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