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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.99, 608.21 and 275.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.99, 608.21 and 275.35 is: 412.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.99 : 608.21 = 275.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.99/608.21 = 275.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.99x = 608.21 × 275.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.99x = 167,470.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,470.62/405.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.50

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