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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.16, 611.50 and 271.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.16, 611.50 and 271.14 is: 406.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.16 : 611.50 = 271.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.16/611.50 = 271.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.16x = 611.50 × 271.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.16x = 165,802.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,802.11/408.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.22

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