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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.66, 608.85 and 277.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.66, 608.85 and 277.50 is: 416.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.66 : 608.85 = 277.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.66/608.85 = 277.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.66x = 608.85 × 277.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.66x = 168,955.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,955.88/405.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.50

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