Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.52, 606.78 and 276
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 404.52, 606.78 and 276 is: 414
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
404.52 : 606.78 = 276 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
404.52/606.78 = 276/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
404.52x = 606.78 × 276 - Step 4: Simplify right side
404.52x = 167,471.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 167,471.28/404.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 414
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