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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.67, 562.28 and 276.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.67, 562.28 and 276.66 is: 381.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.67 : 562.28 = 276.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.67/562.28 = 276.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.67x = 562.28 × 276.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.67x = 155,559.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,559.00/407.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.58

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