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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.67, 561.69 and 276.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.67, 561.69 and 276.45 is: 380.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.67 : 561.69 = 276.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.67/561.69 = 276.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.67x = 561.69 × 276.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.67x = 155,279.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,279.20/407.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.89

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