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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.64, 562.59 and 276.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.64, 562.59 and 276.96 is: 382.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.64 : 562.59 = 276.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.64/562.59 = 276.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.64x = 562.59 × 276.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.64x = 155,814.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,814.93/407.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.24

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