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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.56, 611.08 and 176.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.56, 611.08 and 176.32 is: 264.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.56 : 611.08 = 176.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.56/611.08 = 176.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.56x = 611.08 × 176.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.56x = 107,745.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,745.63/407.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.37

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