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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.11, 613.76 and 120.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.11, 613.76 and 120.57 is: 180.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.11 : 613.76 = 120.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.11/613.76 = 120.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.11x = 613.76 × 120.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.11x = 74,000.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,000.44/409.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.88

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