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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.28, 611.02 and 118.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.28, 611.02 and 118.72 is: 178.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.28 : 611.02 = 118.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.28/611.02 = 118.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.28x = 611.02 × 118.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.28x = 72,540.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,540.29/407.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.11

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