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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.22, 561.87 and 276.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.22, 561.87 and 276.30 is: 381.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.22 : 561.87 = 276.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.22/561.87 = 276.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.22x = 561.87 × 276.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.22x = 155,244.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,244.68/407.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.23

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