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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.58, 561.26 and 275.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.58, 561.26 and 275.76 is: 380.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.58 : 561.26 = 275.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.58/561.26 = 275.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.58x = 561.26 × 275.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.58x = 154,773.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,773.06/406.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.67

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