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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.77, 605.10 and 275.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.77, 605.10 and 275.25 is: 412.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.77 : 605.10 = 275.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.77/605.10 = 275.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.77x = 605.10 × 275.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.77x = 166,553.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,553.78/403.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.50

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