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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.39, 608.04 and 112.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.39, 608.04 and 112.92 is: 169.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.39 : 608.04 = 112.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.39/608.04 = 112.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.39x = 608.04 × 112.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.39x = 68,659.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,659.88/405.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.37

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