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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.66, 605.85 and 275.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.66, 605.85 and 275.50 is: 413.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.66 : 605.85 = 275.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.66/605.85 = 275.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.66x = 605.85 × 275.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.66x = 166,911.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,911.68/403.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.50

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