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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.92, 563.04 and 276.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.92, 563.04 and 276.92 is: 382.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.92 : 563.04 = 276.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.92/563.04 = 276.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.92x = 563.04 × 276.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.92x = 155,917.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,917.04/407.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.22

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