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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408, 563.49 and 276.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408, 563.49 and 276.78 is: 382.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408 : 563.49 = 276.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408/563.49 = 276.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408x = 563.49 × 276.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408x = 155,962.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,962.76/408
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.26

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