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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.58, 611.19 and 176.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.58, 611.19 and 176.34 is: 264.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.58 : 611.19 = 176.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.58/611.19 = 176.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.58x = 611.19 × 176.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.58x = 107,777.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,777.24/407.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.43

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