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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.84, 563.15 and 277.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.84, 563.15 and 277.43 is: 383.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.84 : 563.15 = 277.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.84/563.15 = 277.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.84x = 563.15 × 277.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.84x = 156,232.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,232.58/407.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.08

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