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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.92, 611.89 and 176.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.92, 611.89 and 176.65 is: 264.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.92 : 611.89 = 176.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.92/611.89 = 176.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.92x = 611.89 × 176.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.92x = 108,088.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,088.40/407.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.97

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