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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.35, 608.02 and 275.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.35, 608.02 and 275.03 is: 412.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.35 : 608.02 = 275.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.35/608.02 = 275.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.35x = 608.02 × 275.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.35x = 167,221.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,221.12/405.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.54

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