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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.37, 612.59 and 115.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.37, 612.59 and 115.88 is: 173.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.37 : 612.59 = 115.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.37/612.59 = 115.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.37x = 612.59 × 115.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.37x = 70,986.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,986.93/408.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.83

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