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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.44, 613.31 and 272.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.44, 613.31 and 272.55 is: 408.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.44 : 613.31 = 272.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.44/613.31 = 272.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.44x = 613.31 × 272.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.44x = 167,158.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,158.32/409.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.26

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