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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.94, 613.52 and 120.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.94, 613.52 and 120.38 is: 180.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.94 : 613.52 = 120.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.94/613.52 = 120.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.94x = 613.52 × 120.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.94x = 73,852.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,852.32/408.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.60

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