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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.77, 561.42 and 276

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.77, 561.42 and 276 is: 380.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.77 : 561.42 = 276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.77/561.42 = 276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.77x = 561.42 × 276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.77x = 154,951.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,951.92/406.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.93

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