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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.17, 562.35 and 275.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.17, 562.35 and 275.95 is: 381.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.17 : 562.35 = 275.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.17/562.35 = 275.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.17x = 562.35 × 275.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.17x = 155,180.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,180.48/407.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.12

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