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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.66, 607.17 and 277.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.66, 607.17 and 277.22 is: 415.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.66 : 607.17 = 277.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.66/607.17 = 277.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.66x = 607.17 × 277.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.66x = 168,319.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,319.67/404.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.95

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