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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.20, 608.58 and 277.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.20, 608.58 and 277.32 is: 415.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.20 : 608.58 = 277.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.20/608.58 = 277.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.20x = 608.58 × 277.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.20x = 168,771.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,771.41/406.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.49

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