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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.43, 562.95 and 277.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.43, 562.95 and 277.02 is: 382.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.43 : 562.95 = 277.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.43/562.95 = 277.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.43x = 562.95 × 277.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.43x = 155,948.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,948.41/407.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.76

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