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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.56, 610.88 and 277.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.56, 610.88 and 277.59 is: 416.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.56 : 610.88 = 277.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.56/610.88 = 277.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.56x = 610.88 × 277.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.56x = 169,574.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,574.18/407.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.07

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