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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.13, 610.29 and 175.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.13, 610.29 and 175.92 is: 263.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.13 : 610.29 = 175.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.13/610.29 = 175.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.13x = 610.29 × 175.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.13x = 107,362.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,362.22/407.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.71

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