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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.37, 611.12 and 176.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.37, 611.12 and 176.20 is: 264.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.37 : 611.12 = 176.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.37/611.12 = 176.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.37x = 611.12 × 176.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.37x = 107,678.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,678.79/407.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.33

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