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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.57, 608.07 and 275.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.57, 608.07 and 275.58 is: 413.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.57 : 608.07 = 275.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.57/608.07 = 275.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.57x = 608.07 × 275.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.57x = 167,571.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,571.93/405.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.18

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