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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.72, 617.22 and 266.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.72, 617.22 and 266.10 is: 397.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.72 : 617.22 = 266.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.72/617.22 = 266.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.72x = 617.22 × 266.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.72x = 164,242.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,242.24/412.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.95

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