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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.91, 609.27 and 275.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.91, 609.27 and 275.92 is: 414.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.91 : 609.27 = 275.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.91/609.27 = 275.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.91x = 609.27 × 275.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.91x = 168,109.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,109.78/405.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.16

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