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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.41, 609.80 and 175.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.41, 609.80 and 175.27 is: 262.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.41 : 609.80 = 175.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.41/609.80 = 175.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.41x = 609.80 × 175.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.41x = 106,879.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,879.65/406.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.98

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