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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.03, 611.91 and 176.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.03, 611.91 and 176.91 is: 265.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.03 : 611.91 = 176.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.03/611.91 = 176.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.03x = 611.91 × 176.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.03x = 108,253.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,253.00/408.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.31

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