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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.52, 611.40 and 271.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.52, 611.40 and 271.52 is: 406.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.52 : 611.40 = 271.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.52/611.40 = 271.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.52x = 611.40 × 271.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.52x = 166,007.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,007.33/408.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.36

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