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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.97, 612.05 and 176.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.97, 612.05 and 176.94 is: 265.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.97 : 612.05 = 176.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.97/612.05 = 176.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.97x = 612.05 × 176.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.97x = 108,295.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,295.24/407.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.45

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