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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.41, 608.52 and 275.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.41, 608.52 and 275.42 is: 413.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.41 : 608.52 = 275.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.41/608.52 = 275.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.41x = 608.52 × 275.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.41x = 167,598.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,598.58/405.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.41

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