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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.72, 608.52 and 189.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.72, 608.52 and 189.36 is: 284.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.72 : 608.52 = 189.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.72/608.52 = 189.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.72x = 608.52 × 189.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.72x = 115,229.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,229.35/405.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.01

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