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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.98, 562.76 and 277.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.98, 562.76 and 277.21 is: 382.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.98 : 562.76 = 277.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.98/562.76 = 277.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.98x = 562.76 × 277.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.98x = 156,001.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,001.31/407.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.37

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