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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.89, 607.37 and 112.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.89, 607.37 and 112.39 is: 168.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.89 : 607.37 = 112.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.89/607.37 = 112.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.89x = 607.37 × 112.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.89x = 68,262.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,262.06/404.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.60

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