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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.35, 609.81 and 276.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.35, 609.81 and 276.60 is: 414.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.35 : 609.81 = 276.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.35/609.81 = 276.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.35x = 609.81 × 276.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.35x = 168,673.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,673.45/407.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.07

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