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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.22, 562.20 and 276.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.22, 562.20 and 276.42 is: 381.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.22 : 562.20 = 276.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.22/562.20 = 276.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.22x = 562.20 × 276.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.22x = 155,403.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,403.32/407.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.62

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