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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.58, 562.64 and 276.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.58, 562.64 and 276.76 is: 382.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.58 : 562.64 = 276.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.58/562.64 = 276.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.58x = 562.64 × 276.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.58x = 155,716.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,716.25/407.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.05

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