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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.55, 608.61 and 275.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.55, 608.61 and 275.24 is: 413.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.55 : 608.61 = 275.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.55/608.61 = 275.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.55x = 608.61 × 275.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.55x = 167,510.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,510.77/405.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.05

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