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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.96, 618.72 and 266.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.96, 618.72 and 266.32 is: 399.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.96 : 618.72 = 266.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.96/618.72 = 266.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.96x = 618.72 × 266.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.96x = 164,777.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,777.51/412.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.02

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