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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.94, 618.42 and 267.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.94, 618.42 and 267.86 is: 401.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.94 : 618.42 = 267.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.94/618.42 = 267.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.94x = 618.42 × 267.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.94x = 165,649.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,649.98/412.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.15

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