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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.32, 608 and 116.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.32, 608 and 116.76 is: 175.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.32 : 608 = 116.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.32/608 = 116.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.32x = 608 × 116.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.32x = 70,990.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,990.08/405.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.15

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