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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.58, 611.06 and 277.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.58, 611.06 and 277.58 is: 416.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.58 : 611.06 = 277.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.58/611.06 = 277.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.58x = 611.06 × 277.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.58x = 169,618.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,618.03/407.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.16

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