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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.35, 611.31 and 277.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.35, 611.31 and 277.60 is: 415.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.35 : 611.31 = 277.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.35/611.31 = 277.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.35x = 611.31 × 277.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.35x = 169,699.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,699.66/408.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.57

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