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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.53, 610.23 and 277.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.53, 610.23 and 277.22 is: 415.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.53 : 610.23 = 277.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.53/610.23 = 277.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.53x = 610.23 × 277.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.53x = 169,170.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,170.53/407.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.11

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