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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.92, 607.50 and 116.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.92, 607.50 and 116.36 is: 174.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.92 : 607.50 = 116.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.92/607.50 = 116.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.92x = 607.50 × 116.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.92x = 70,688.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,688.70/404.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.57

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