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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.42, 611.52 and 277.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.42, 611.52 and 277.42 is: 416.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.42 : 611.52 = 277.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.42/611.52 = 277.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.42x = 611.52 × 277.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.42x = 169,647.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,647.88/407.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.40

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