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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.67, 562.63 and 276.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.67, 562.63 and 276.95 is: 382.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.67 : 562.63 = 276.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.67/562.63 = 276.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.67x = 562.63 × 276.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.67x = 155,817.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,817.57/407.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.21

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