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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.17, 561.94 and 276.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.17, 561.94 and 276.44 is: 381.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.17 : 561.94 = 276.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.17/561.94 = 276.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.17x = 561.94 × 276.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.17x = 155,343.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,343.41/407.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.52

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