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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.26, 610.83 and 275.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.26, 610.83 and 275.96 is: 412.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.26 : 610.83 = 275.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.26/610.83 = 275.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.26x = 610.83 × 275.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.26x = 168,561.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,561.59/408.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.88

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