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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.08, 563.36 and 277.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.08, 563.36 and 277.16 is: 382.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.08 : 563.36 = 277.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.08/563.36 = 277.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.08x = 563.36 × 277.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.08x = 156,140.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,140.86/408.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.62

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