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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.69, 611.08 and 176.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.69, 611.08 and 176.77 is: 264.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.69 : 611.08 = 176.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.69/611.08 = 176.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.69x = 611.08 × 176.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.69x = 108,020.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,020.93/407.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.96

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