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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.56, 611.40 and 176.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.56, 611.40 and 176.44 is: 264.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.56 : 611.40 = 176.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.56/611.40 = 176.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.56x = 611.40 × 176.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.56x = 107,875.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,875.42/407.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.69

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