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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.75, 608.92 and 275.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.75, 608.92 and 275.44 is: 413.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.75 : 608.92 = 275.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.75/608.92 = 275.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.75x = 608.92 × 275.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.75x = 167,720.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,720.92/405.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.36

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