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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.32, 604.90 and 114.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.32, 604.90 and 114.76 is: 172.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.32 : 604.90 = 114.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.32/604.90 = 114.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.32x = 604.90 × 114.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.32x = 69,418.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,418.32/403.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.12

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