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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.77, 608.41 and 275.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.77, 608.41 and 275.93 is: 413.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.77 : 608.41 = 275.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.77/608.41 = 275.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.77x = 608.41 × 275.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.77x = 167,878.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,878.57/405.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.73

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