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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.25, 607.75 and 275.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.25, 607.75 and 275.17 is: 412.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.25 : 607.75 = 275.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.25/607.75 = 275.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.25x = 607.75 × 275.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.25x = 167,234.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,234.57/405.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.67

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