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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.77, 610.67 and 277.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.77, 610.67 and 277.31 is: 415.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.77 : 610.67 = 277.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.77/610.67 = 277.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.77x = 610.67 × 277.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.77x = 169,347.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,347.12/407.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.30

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