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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.18, 563.38 and 277.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.18, 563.38 and 277.38 is: 382.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.18 : 563.38 = 277.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.18/563.38 = 277.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.18x = 563.38 × 277.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.18x = 156,270.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,270.34/408.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.85

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