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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.12, 613.72 and 120.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.12, 613.72 and 120.58 is: 180.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.12 : 613.72 = 120.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.12/613.72 = 120.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.12x = 613.72 × 120.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.12x = 74,002.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,002.36/409.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.88

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