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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.94, 619.27 and 266.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.94, 619.27 and 266.85 is: 400.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.94 : 619.27 = 266.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.94/619.27 = 266.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.94x = 619.27 × 266.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.94x = 165,252.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,252.20/412.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.18

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