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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.26, 611.12 and 277.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.26, 611.12 and 277.34 is: 416.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.26 : 611.12 = 277.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.26/611.12 = 277.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.26x = 611.12 × 277.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.26x = 169,490.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,490.24/407.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.17

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