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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.72, 563.12 and 276.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.72, 563.12 and 276.50 is: 381.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.72 : 563.12 = 276.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.72/563.12 = 276.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.72x = 563.12 × 276.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.72x = 155,701.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,701.11/407.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.88

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