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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.92, 612.12 and 176.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.92, 612.12 and 176.86 is: 265.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.92 : 612.12 = 176.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.92/612.12 = 176.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.92x = 612.12 × 176.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.92x = 108,259.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,259.54/407.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.39

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