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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.09, 611.73 and 271.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.09, 611.73 and 271.20 is: 406.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.09 : 611.73 = 271.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.09/611.73 = 271.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.09x = 611.73 × 271.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.09x = 165,901.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,901.18/408.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.53

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