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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.18, 561.34 and 275.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.18, 561.34 and 275.96 is: 380.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.18 : 561.34 = 275.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.18/561.34 = 275.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.18x = 561.34 × 275.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.18x = 154,903.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,903.89/407.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.44

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