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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.19, 562.80 and 276.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.19, 562.80 and 276.97 is: 381.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.19 : 562.80 = 276.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.19/562.80 = 276.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.19x = 562.80 × 276.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.19x = 155,875.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,875.90/408.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.88

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