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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.91, 562.53 and 276.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.91, 562.53 and 276.87 is: 381.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.91 : 562.53 = 276.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.91/562.53 = 276.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.91x = 562.53 × 276.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.91x = 155,747.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,747.68/407.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.82

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