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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.56, 561.93 and 276.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.56, 561.93 and 276.34 is: 381.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.56 : 561.93 = 276.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.56/561.93 = 276.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.56x = 561.93 × 276.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.56x = 155,283.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,283.74/407.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.01

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