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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.57, 612.87 and 120

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.57, 612.87 and 120 is: 180.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.57 : 612.87 = 120 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.57/612.87 = 120/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.57x = 612.87 × 120
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.57x = 73,544.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,544.40/408.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.00

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