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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.52, 612.10 and 285.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.52, 612.10 and 285.16 is: 427.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.52 : 612.10 = 285.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.52/612.10 = 285.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.52x = 612.10 × 285.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.52x = 174,546.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,546.44/408.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.27

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