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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.63, 607.88 and 174.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.63, 607.88 and 174.41 is: 261.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.63 : 607.88 = 174.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.63/607.88 = 174.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.63x = 607.88 × 174.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.63x = 106,020.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,020.35/405.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.37

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