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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.59, 557.21 and 277.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.59, 557.21 and 277.76 is: 383.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.59 : 557.21 = 277.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.59/557.21 = 277.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.59x = 557.21 × 277.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.59x = 154,770.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,770.65/403.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.48

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