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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.63, 611.44 and 271.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.63, 611.44 and 271.55 is: 407.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.63 : 611.44 = 271.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.63/611.44 = 271.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.63x = 611.44 × 271.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.63x = 166,037.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,037.38/407.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.32

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