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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.01, 611.97 and 115.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.01, 611.97 and 115.49 is: 173.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.01 : 611.97 = 115.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.01/611.97 = 115.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.01x = 611.97 × 115.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.01x = 70,673.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,673.36/408.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.22

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